252 Barrow St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1890 · Block 14106, Lot 44.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jun 22, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Replace (1) boiler”
- Alteration, issued Jul 12, 2016, described as “550 gallon ust removal”
- Alteration, issued Jun 16, 2015, described as “Low voltage burglar alarm **do not release permit until we have historical approval**”
- Alteration, issued Jan 8, 2013, described as “Rplace water damage sheetrock”
- Alteration, issued Jul 12, 2010, described as “Demolish existing deck, replace sith new deck 11x14 feet.”
- Alteration, issued Apr 21, 2008, described as “Repair stucco wall and restore brownstone”
- Alteration, issued Apr 25, 2006, described as “4 light fixtures and 6 receptacles”
- Alteration, issued Mar 23, 1999, described as “Reconnect 100 amp service”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,523,600
- 2025 tax
- $35,576
- Assessed land
- $719,500
- Assessed improvements
- $804,100
- Last sale
- $1,800,000 in 2021
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).
Recent sales
- Jun 7, 2021: $1,850,000, 2,508 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-26-0063: Application, Approved, applied Feb 26, 2026. REPLACEMENT OF BOILER