# 59 Mercer St, Jersey City

Four-family · built c. 1900 · Block 12905, Lot 3.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/12905/3/59-mercer-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 17, 2006, described as “Construct an ipe deck and steps 159 sf deck w 12 steps as per plan and historic approval”
- Alteration, issued Feb 24, 2003, described as “Water Heater”
- Alteration, issued Nov 2, 2001, described as “Emergency Exit Lights/one Lighting Fixture”
- Alteration, issued Dec 11, 2000, described as “Abandon 550 Gallon Ust”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,695,600
- 2025 tax: $39,592
- Assessed land: $855,000
- Assessed improvements: $840,600
- Last sale: $415,000 in 2000

## 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).

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology