199 Washington St, Jersey City
Mixed use · 3 units · built c. 1837 · Block 14401, Lot 18.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued May 16, 2002, described as “Fire And Electrical Alterations”
- Alteration, issued May 16, 2001, described as “Sewer Connection”
- Alteration, issued Mar 17, 2000, described as “Renovation Of Existing Tavern Into Restaurant And Bar./as Per Plans.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,858,500
- 2025 tax
- $43,396
- Assessed land
- $869,800
- Assessed improvements
- $988,700
- Last sale
- $425,000 in 1996
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Paulus Hook Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0105: Application, Approved, applied Mar 31, 2026. My name is Ron Smith, Co-owner of Lighthorse Tavern, located at 199/201 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, phone (201)946-2028. I am renewing my Outdoor Cafe License with Jersey City. I need your department's approval to renew my…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0082: Application, Incomplete, applied Mar 10, 2026. Work includes an alteration to the exterior of the ‘Lobster Garage’ of the ‘Lighthorse Tavern’ restaurant to build a removable enclosed structure for dining during the winter months. Currently the ‘Lobster Garage’ occupies a former garage…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0255: Application, Approved, applied Jun 24, 2024. Renewal of sidewalk cafe license and parklet