138 Wayne St, Jersey City
Mixed use · 3 units · built c. 1878 · Block 12706, Lot 32.
Building permits
- Alteration — Residential, issued Sep 19, 2017, estimated cost $14K
- Alteration, issued Sep 29, 2008, described as “Elec: (4)-recept.”
- Alteration, issued Jul 13, 1999, described as “Renovation Of Existing Storefront, Interior Renovation, Repair Existing Structure, Footing Foundation.”
- Alteration, issued Feb 16, 1999, described as “Interior clean out of premises in preparation of future work”
- Alteration, issued Dec 4, 1998, described as “Emergency/exit lights”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,073,200
- 2025 tax
- $25,059
- Assessed land
- $349,500
- Assessed improvements
- $723,700
- Last sale
- $776,000 in 2011
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-26-0173: Application, Approved, applied May 15, 2026. Minor exterior maintenance and restoration work including localized masonry repair, selective brick replacement in-kind, repointing of deteriorated mortar joints, cornice repairs, and gentle non-destructive cleaning of existing brick…