128 Mercer St, Jersey City
Three-family · built c. 1880 · Block 12802, Lot 33.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Sep 27, 2024, estimated cost $22K, 4 stories, described as “Interior renovation of ground floor and deck addition in rear of house.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 17, 2024, estimated cost $449K, described as “Change of use from a 3 to a 1 family. Total cost of construction: $478,500”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Mar 27, 2023, estimated cost $4K
- Alteration, issued Aug 30, 2000, described as “Emergency Lights”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,533,100
- 2025 tax
- $42,462
- Assessed land
- $760,000
- Assessed improvements
- $773,100
- Last sale
- $1,810,000 in 2023
Zoning
H (Historic 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.
Recent sales
- May 1, 2023: $1,810,000, 3,487 sq ft, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0251: Application, Fees Paid, applied Jun 5, 2025. BACK of 128 MERCER STREET Clean up space, level, pitch and grade space and remove all debris (broken cement, dirt as necessary, weeds etc) Install 2x3’ bluestone paver patio in running board pattern as detailed in design Install a an…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0215: Application, Approved, applied Dec 13, 2023. Interior renovation and deck addition.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0042: Application, Approved, applied Jul 19, 2023. Demo of 2nd floor (parlor): selected existing walls, portions of walls and doors as per drawings, and existing flooring (except hallway with staircase). Demo of 3rd and 4th floor: selected existing walls, portions of walls and doors as per…