# 56 Nelson Ave, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1925 · Block 1303, Lot 5.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/1303/5/56-nelson-ave

More construction in Western Slope: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/heights/western-slope.md

Every lot on block 1303: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/1303.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Aug 20, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Relocate living room, relocate bedroom, installation of new beam 3 1/2 x 11 2/8 Parallel to the existing wall ( open space concept) For the new bedroom, construction of an new wall and closet TWO SHEET PLAN”
- Alteration, issued May 8, 2015, described as “New Siding”
- Alteration, issued Feb 16, 2005, described as “Water service connection”
- Alteration, issued Dec 10, 2002, described as “Water Heater”
- Alteration, issued Sep 19, 2001, described as “Driveway/concrete”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $312,900
- 2025 tax: $7,306
- Assessed land: $152,700
- Assessed improvements: $160,200

## Zoning

R-1 (Neighborhood Housing).

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

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