# 217 First St, Jersey City

Four-family · built c. 1897 · Block 11403, Lot 11.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11403/11/217-first-st

More construction in Harsimus Cove: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/harsimus-cove.md

Every lot on block 11403: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11403.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Aug 18, 2014, described as “Remove 1000 gallon UST removal”
- Alteration, issued Nov 6, 2013, described as “4 inch water service connection”
- Alteration, issued Jul 3, 2013, 2 stories, described as “Renovation of 2 story, 2-bedroom apt. - As per plans”
- Alteration, issued May 8, 2012, described as “Installing 3 aqua-heat systems, replacing 3 water heaters”
- Alteration, issued Nov 7, 2011, described as “Remove existing skylight and replace with new/remove water damage ceiling-(8-ft. x 16-ft)-and install-(5/8-ths)-firecode sheetrock.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 15, 2008, described as “Replace hot water heater and gas appliances”
- Alteration, issued Jan 13, 2005, described as “Water service connection”
- Alteration, issued Apr 22, 2003, described as “Replace 4 Feet Of Sheetrock In Basement Due To Water Main Break”
- Alteration, issued Aug 9, 2000, described as “Emergency Exit Lights”
- Alteration, issued Jan 11, 2000, described as “Interior Cosmetic Work As Per Plans...”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,900,000
- 2025 tax: $44,365
- Assessed land: $800,000
- Assessed improvements: $1,100,000
- Last sale: $2,000,000 in 2022

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Recent sales

- Sep 7, 2022: $2,000,000, 4,588 sq ft, sold with other lots

Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology