237 Barrow St, Jersey City
Four-family · built c. 1877 · Block 13904, Lot 16.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jun 12, 2013, described as “Replaced sheetrock and cabinets, 11 light fixtures, 24 recept., 10 switches, 3 detectors”
- Alteration, issued Nov 14, 2012, described as “5 60 amp subpanels”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,445,200
- 2025 tax
- $33,745
- Assessed land
- $897,800
- Assessed improvements
- $547,400
- Last sale
- $1,468,000 in 2015
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). 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-26-0005: Application, Approved, applied Jan 8, 2026. 1 gas WH
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0152: Application, Approved, applied Apr 18, 2025. Rip roof to main decking and install new shingle roof. Remove existing gutters/leaders and install new 6 inch semless gutters