159 Belmont Ave, Jersey City
Three-family · built c. 1905 · Block 17801, Lot 27.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jan 18, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Replace 40 gal power vented water heater”
- Alteration, issued Jul 25, 2005, described as “Hand scaffold bridge on main entrance for exterior repair of cornice, brownstone resoration and painting”
- Alteration, issued Jun 6, 2001, described as “Elect./fire/plbg./work.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $428,200
- 2025 tax
- $9,998
- Assessed land
- $185,300
- Assessed improvements
- $242,900
- Last sale
- $245,000 in 2000
Zoning
RH-2 (Residential Housing 2).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of West Bergen - East Lincoln Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0308: Application, Incomplete, applied Aug 17, 2026. Replace 20 double-hung windows like-for-like with no structural change (direct replacement). Exterior Color - Black
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0497: Application, Approved, applied Dec 31, 2025. 1 gas wh