# 138 Wayne St, Jersey City

Mixed use · 3 units · built c. 1878 · Block 12706, Lot 32.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12706/32/138-wayne-st

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

Every lot on block 12706: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12706.md

## 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…

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