85 Mercer St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1853 · Block 12804, Lot 10.
Building permits
- Alteration — Residential, issued Dec 9, 2022, estimated cost $2K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Sep 7, 2016, estimated cost $14K
- Alteration, issued Aug 8, 2007, described as “Burgular alarm, plug in, low voltage”
- Alteration, issued Aug 8, 2007, described as “Burglar alarm, low voltage plug in”
- Alteration, issued Jan 23, 2007, described as “Water service connection 1 inch”
- Alteration, issued Aug 10, 2006, described as “Conversion of one family to two family”
- Alteration, issued Jun 9, 2006, described as “Tank removal”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,468,400
- 2025 tax
- $34,287
- Assessed land
- $666,000
- Assessed improvements
- $802,400
- Last sale
- $900,000 in 2006
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0212: Application, Approved, applied Dec 12, 2023. Install new pvc roof