# 203 Columbus Dr, Jersey City

Mixed use · 3 units · built c. 1878 · Block 12706, Lot 2.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12706/2/203-columbus-dr

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

## Building permits

- New — Multi-Family, issued Mar 23, 2022, estimated cost $984K
- Alteration, issued Jul 17, 2026, estimated cost $438, described as “Unlit interior window sign size 6' x 24' (small 1 sqft) install by owner”
- Alteration, issued Mar 12, 2026, estimated cost $280K, described as “Fit out of the first floor space for a pre-school with two classrooms (the liberty school) cost of construction:$302,000”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Oct 13, 2021, estimated cost $20K
- Alteration, issued Oct 9, 2020, described as “Interior demolition of finishes and non-structural partitions only”
- Alteration, issued Nov 20, 2018, described as “Remove 1- 550 gal. Ust”
- Alteration, issued Sep 2, 2010, described as “Erect scaffold pain top cornice only”
- Alteration, issued Aug 24, 2004, described as “New polyester roof”
- Alteration, issued Aug 24, 2004, described as “Roofing - new green poly, gravel stop, reline gutter”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,519,500
- 2025 tax: $58,830
- Assessed land: $900,000
- Assessed improvements: $1,619,500
- Last sale: $1,764,199 in 2018

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

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

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0075: Application, Approved, applied Mar 4, 2026. Installation of interior window signage of 6x24" at front door Rev. DMW
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0465: Application, Approved, applied Nov 19, 2025. Construction of interior non-structural partitions and associated finishes as well as mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and sprinkler work required to to build out classrooms for Daycare use. Minor exterior work at rear, not to be visible…

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