37-41 Wayne St, Jersey City
Commercial · Block 12906, Lot 17.
Building permits
- New construction, issued Mar 26, 2026, estimated cost $2.8M, 5 units, 4 stories, described as “Renovation of the existing church and parking lot into a 3-story multi family and construction of new 4-story multi-family residential building, each containing 5 residential units (a total of 10 residential condominium units) - ROLLED & FO”
- New construction, issued Feb 10, 2026, estimated cost $150K, 3 stories, described as “Footing and foundation work for renovation of an existing church and parking lot into a 3-story multifamily building and construction of a new 4-story multi family building totaling 10 residential condominium units”
- Demolition, issued Dec 23, 2025, described as “Interior Demolition of Existing Church”
- Alteration, issued Aug 11, 2011, described as “Repair stairs as per site and photographic evidence/Church built in-(1840)-/new railings and access ramp for service.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,103,300
- 2024 tax
- $46,967
- Assessed land
- $1,400,000
- Assessed improvements
- $703,300
- Last sale
- $3,900,000 in 2024
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-24-0254: Application, Approved, applied Jun 24, 2024. Exploratory Demolition and Removal of stucco brick from front (Wayne St) façade and two side façades at existing Church
In the news
One of Downtown Jersey City’s Oldest Churches to Be Converted into Residences, Jersey Digs, Jan 17, 2025.