55 Mercer St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 12905, Lot 6.01.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Sep 19, 2014, described as “Alteration and addition to existing residence as per plans”
- Alteration, issued May 8, 2014, described as “Remove Interior Finishes To Examine Existing Structural Condition”
- Alteration, issued May 31, 2013, described as “Masonary wall,fireplace,steps and patio.”
- Alteration, issued Nov 13, 2012, described as “Putting in 10x12 inground pool, 4ft. fence per pool code, 1 gas piping, 1 backflow preventer, 1 light fixture, 1 receptacle, 1-1.5 hp motor, 1-40 amp motor control center, 1 pool permit/ with uw lights”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,856,600
- 2025 tax
- $43,352
- Assessed land
- $980,000
- Assessed improvements
- $876,600
- Last sale
- $4,400,000 in 2022
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-24-0068: Application, Approved, applied Feb 22, 2024. TPO flat roof replacement