16 Bright St, Jersey City
Mixed use · 2 units · Block 14106, Lot 34.
Building permits
- New — Residential, issued Oct 4, 2016, estimated cost $35K, 2 units
- Alteration, issued Dec 4, 2025, estimated cost $8K, 4 stories, described as “Installation of partial height partitions for proposed Imperial Alterations Design Office in existing Office Space located at the ground floor of 16 Bright St. The project includes signage on existing fabric awning and small painted window”
- Alteration, issued Nov 23, 2016, described as “New four story two unit residential building with office on ground floor”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,840,800
- 2025 tax
- $42,983
- Assessed land
- $855,000
- Assessed improvements
- $985,800
Zoning
Bright Street Redevelopment Plan, Zone 3 - Residential Infill.
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-25-0401: Application, Approved, applied Sep 29, 2025. Amendment to RDP
- Planning Board case P2025-0193: Amendment / Rezoning, Approved, applied Sep 19, 2025. Amend the Bright Street Redevelopment Plan to permit Retail/Sales Services in Zone 3
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0384: Application, Approved, applied Sep 10, 2025. Installation of partial height partitions for proposed Imperial Alterations Design Office in existing Office Space located at the ground floor of 16 Bright St. The project includes signage on existing fabric awning and small painted window…