236 Academy St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 12204, Lot 23.
Building permits
- New construction, issued Apr 24, 2025, 21 units, 4 stories, described as “New Construction 5 Story 21 Units”
- Alteration, issued May 13, 2026, estimated cost $208K, described as “New tractions elevator”
- Alteration, issued May 5, 2025, estimated cost $4K, described as “Temporary 200A service”
- Alteration, issued Jan 4, 2024, described as “Complete demo”
- Demolition, issued Jan 4, 2024, 2 stories, described as “Complete Demolition of 2 1/2 Story House”
- Alteration, issued Jan 21, 2021, described as “Cap 4" sewer”
- Alteration, issued Sep 6, 2018, described as “Removal of 1-550 gallon UST”
- Alteration, issued Aug 25, 2005, described as “New roof work with ice and snow shield”
- Alteration, issued May 12, 2004, described as “Stairs/repair walls/paint replace 3 doors. Repair floor (entrance)”
- Alteration, issued Aug 4, 2000, described as “Remove Concrete Slab To Existing Driveway/court Yard. Replace/repair Existing Steps/porch.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,488,600
- 2024 tax
- $33,240
- Assessed land
- $1,408,600
- Assessed improvements
- $80,000
- Last sale
- $1,300,000 in 2019
Zoning
Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan, Zone 4 - Neighborhood Mixed Use.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Dec 6, 2019: $1,300,000, 3,192 sq ft, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Board and land use applications
- 236-238 Academy Street (case P21-023): Under Construction, 21 units, 5 stories, 55 feet tall