# 157 Wayne St, Jersey City

Four-family · built c. 1847 · Block 12801, Lot 2.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12801/2/157-wayne-st

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

Every lot on block 12801: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12801.md

## 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

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