309 Varick St, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1915 · Block 12808, Lot 12.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Dec 18, 2025, estimated cost $4K, 1 story, described as “Renovation for existing half bath Replace existing 1/2 bath fixtures”
- Alteration, issued May 7, 2019, described as “Replacement of 1 hot water heater”
- Alteration, issued Sep 3, 2015, described as “Demo existing kitchen full bath and living space to create new open floor plan with half of bath”
- Alteration, issued Feb 4, 2015, described as “Install stainless chimney liner”
- Alteration, issued Nov 7, 2014, described as “Install wall at ground floor rear including structural steel prepare existing fire place opening for future unstallation of insert relocate radiator (steam)”
- Alteration, issued Aug 3, 2010, described as “6 inch fence, deck modification patio areaway rehabilitation”
- Alteration, issued Mar 10, 2006, described as “Interior renovation”
- Alteration, issued Feb 7, 2006, described as “Clean out only”
- Alteration, issued Jan 26, 2006, described as “Remove roof”
- Alteration, issued Oct 13, 2005, described as “Tank abandonment”
- Alteration, issued Sep 15, 2005, described as “Gas piping steam boiler backflow preventor”
- Alteration, issued Oct 8, 1998, described as “Water heater”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,958,000
- 2025 tax
- $45,719
- Assessed land
- $722,000
- Assessed improvements
- $1,236,000
- Last sale
- $975,000 in 2005
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
- Jul 9, 2025: $2,650,000, 3,200 sq ft ($828 per sq ft)
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-25-0316: Application, Approved, applied Jul 21, 2025. Basement half bathroom renovation: Replace existing tiles, wallpaper Replace existing half bath fixture Install new toilet, vanity
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0225: Application, Approved, applied May 27, 2025. Remove (1) 550 gallon UST previously abandoned and inspected in place