# 163 Columbus Dr, Jersey City

Mixed use · 3 units · built c. 1910 · Block 12705, Lot 5.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12705/5/163-columbus-dr

More construction in Van Vorst Park: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/van-vorst-park.md

Every lot on block 12705: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12705.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Nov 26, 2025, 1 story, described as “Change of use for a barber shop”
- Alteration, issued Jun 11, 2018, described as “Windowless basement fire alarm”
- Alteration, issued Aug 31, 2006, described as “Amp”
- Alteration, issued Jun 29, 2006, described as “1 100amp meter set”
- Alteration, issued Dec 28, 2005, described as “Partion work roof & floor joist”
- Alteration, issued Sep 14, 2005, described as “Package haul unit”
- Alteration, issued Apr 4, 2005, described as “Electrical and plumbing alterations”
- Alteration, issued Dec 3, 2003, described as “Repairs To Masonry”
- Alteration, issued Jul 25, 2001, described as “Interior Renovation To A Day Care As Per Permit. Construction Cost: $10,000.00”
- Alteration, issued Aug 6, 1999, described as “Renovation Of Three Apartment And One Vacant Store On 1st Floor As Per Plan....”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,029,500
- 2025 tax: $24,039
- Assessed land: $645,500
- Assessed improvements: $384,000

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Recent sales

- Apr 12, 2022: $188,821, 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. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.

## Landmarks

Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0302: Application, Approved, applied Jul 10, 2025. Trying to obtain a CO for a Barber Shop

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