# 285 Grove St, Jersey City

Mixed use · 2 units · built c. 1872 · Block 12905, Lot 16.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12905/16/285-grove-st

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

Every lot on block 12905: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12905.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jul 16, 2014, described as “6 inch Sewer Replacement”
- Alteration, issued May 28, 2014, described as “1-1 inch water service connection”
- Alteration, issued Jan 23, 2008, described as “Repairing existing sheet rock replace existing floor tile 1 new door to be installed”
- Alteration, issued Sep 28, 2000, described as “Bldg. A Fenced Patio In Front Of The House...”
- Alteration, issued Sep 28, 2000, described as “Front Siding, Clap Board Top Of Brick And Stand Door And Paint...”
- Alteration, issued Oct 30, 1998, described as “Plbg. Alteration”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $870,200
- 2025 tax: $20,069
- Assessed land: $627,300
- Assessed improvements: $242,900
- Last sale: $225,000 in 1990

## Zoning

Grove and Mercer Redevelopment Plan.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. 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-24-0012: Application, In Review, applied Jan 12, 2024. We would like an addition attached to the second floor apartment and the 3rd floor apartment. It will include 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a space that can be used as a play area for the kids. The drafted design will show a shaft-less…

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