# 221 First St, Jersey City

Four-family · built c. 1897 · Block 11403, Lot 9.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11403/9/221-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 — Multi-Family, issued May 1, 2021, estimated cost $8K
- Alteration, issued Sep 24, 2018, described as “1 replacement water heater for unit 1”
- Alteration, issued Sep 8, 2015, described as “Remove and replace (3) windows remove (1) double hung window in kitchen and install sliding door install small steel bacony with steps to yard”
- Alteration, issued Aug 4, 2015, described as “1 - 4 inch Sewer Connection”
- Alteration, issued Oct 13, 1998, described as “Paint cornice, point brick, repair steps”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,647,600
- 2025 tax: $38,471
- Assessed land: $780,000
- Assessed improvements: $867,600

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

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

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0006: Application, Approved, applied Jan 8, 2026. 1 gas Wh

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