59 Wayne St, Jersey City
Four-family · built c. 1887 · Block 12906, Lot 8.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Mar 23, 2026, described as “Alterations & addition”
- Alteration, issued Aug 7, 2024, estimated cost $6K, described as “During work for CNST-24-0420, it was noticed that 2 floor joists were damaged and over notched (up to 75%). I had the work done for CNST-24-0420 and inspected but before closing up I had engineer out to inspect joists. He said they needed t”
- Alteration, issued Jan 14, 2021, described as “Removal of one 550 gal ust”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,600,000
- 2025 tax
- $37,360
- Assessed land
- $855,000
- Assessed improvements
- $745,000
- Last sale
- $1,550,000 in 2021
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
- Sep 7, 2021: $1,550,000, 3,368 sq ft, sold with other lots
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-24-0191: Application, Approved, applied May 6, 2024. During work for H-23-0192, it was noticed that 2 floor joists were damaged and over notched (up to 75%). I had the work done for H-23-0192 but before closing up I had engineer out to inspect joists. He said they needed to be repaired. We…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0011: Application, Approved, applied Jan 12, 2024. Scrape and paint front fire escape, repair 3 brackets with lookalike brackets on front Scrape and paint rear fire escape, modify 1st floor landing to comply with fire code, not visible from public right of way
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0192: Application, Approved, applied Nov 21, 2023. Hot Water Boiler Replacement