157 Wayne St, Jersey City
Four-family · built c. 1847 · Block 12801, Lot 2.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Aug 8, 2013, described as “Communication points”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Apr 22, 2013, estimated cost $10K
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,400,000
- 2025 tax
- $30,355
- Assessed land
- $864,000
- Assessed improvements
- $536,000
- Last sale
- $650,000 in 1998
Zoning
Dixon Crucible Redevelopment Plan, Scatter Site District.
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-25-0319: Application, Submitted - Online, applied Jul 22, 2025. Replace all the windows in the building as per plans and contract
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0249: Application, Approved, applied Jun 4, 2025. Partial replacement of the roof above the deck