222 Fourth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1895 · Block 11303, Lot 39.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued May 29, 2026, estimated cost $22K, described as “We will remove the existing shingle roof and install new CDX plywood and a new Owens Corning shingle roof. We will also replace all pipe details and vents.”
- Alteration, issued May 22, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “EMERGENCY PERMIT REQUEST: We will rip off the back lower roof and install a new two-ply roofing system, cold-applied.”
- Alteration, issued Apr 25, 2001, described as “Elect. Work”
- Alteration, issued Apr 24, 2001, described as “Sheetrock On Top Of Existing Wood Panels In Livingroom Area.”
- Alteration, issued Nov 15, 1999, described as “Roofing Shingles, Repair Chimney With Flashing And Stucco”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $787,600
- 2025 tax
- $18,390
- Assessed land
- $720,000
- Assessed improvements
- $67,600
- Last sale
- $1,450,000 in 2024
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Recent sales
- Jul 15, 2024: $1,450,000, 1,960 sq ft ($740 per sq ft)
- Apr 22, 2022: $950,000, 1,960 sq ft, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0120: Application, Approved, applied Apr 9, 2026. We will be removing the existing back flat roof and installing a two-ply BiTec rubber roofing system.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0002: Application, Approved, applied Jan 6, 2026. We will remove the existing shingle roof and install new CDX plywood and a new Owens Corning shingle roof. We will also replace all pipe details and vents. Chimney repair.