298 Varick St, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1835 · Block 12806, Lot 30.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Feb 27, 2025, estimated cost $15K, 4 stories, described as “Footing inspection needed Concrete underpins for soil remediation”
- Alteration, issued Aug 4, 2020, described as “Replace water heater”
- Alteration, issued Mar 19, 2015
- Alteration, issued Mar 12, 2015, described as “Remove 1-550 gal. ust”
- Alteration, issued Feb 2, 2010, described as “Remodel bathroom / demo to studs, new floor, tile in shower, install door, new sheetrock and paint.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 25, 2006, described as “Steam boiler backflow preventer”
- Alteration, issued Oct 17, 2005, described as “Amp service and subpaneles”
- Alteration, issued Apr 4, 2005, described as “Install chimney liner”
- Alteration, issued Jul 19, 2000, described as “Remove Existing Roof To Deck Install New Torch Applied Roof System”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,118,100
- 2025 tax
- $26,108
- Assessed land
- $653,600
- Assessed improvements
- $464,500
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 12 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0409: Application, Submitted - Online, applied Oct 27, 2026. Lift and Reset historic bluestone due to a trip hazard
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0376: Application, Approved, applied Sep 26, 2024. Environmental Remediation. Project includes concrete underpinning of foundation