272 Barrow St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1852 · Block 14101, Lot 43.
Building permits
- Alteration — Residential, issued Feb 21, 2020, estimated cost $113K
- Alteration, issued Feb 24, 2015, described as “Install stainless steel chimney liner”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2013, described as “2 - Hot Water Heaters”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2013, described as “Install hot water boiler”
- Alteration, issued Dec 14, 2012, described as “2 100 amp subpanels”
- Alteration, issued Aug 14, 2002, described as “Remove Stucco And Brownstone, Restore Completer Sandstone Front Step And Leave Original Form”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,831,500
- 2025 tax
- $42,766
- Assessed land
- $945,000
- Assessed improvements
- $886,500
- Last sale
- $2,425,000 in 2019
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).
Recent sales
- Jul 23, 2019: $2,425,000, 3,300 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- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0020: Application, Withdrawn, applied Jan 22, 2026. Replacement in kind of damaged Ground Floor Windows (Double hung pair). Withdrawn by email 7/31/2026 No change to opening, no change to material, no change to operation of windows (double hung). Purchase inclusive of add charge for custom…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0176: Application, Approved, applied Nov 16, 2023. Certificate of No Effect application for window replacement and facade refurbishment / crack repair.