253 Griffith St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 3404, Lot 23.
Building permits
- New construction, issued Jul 17, 2026, estimated cost $28K, 1 unit, 1 story, described as “(ADU) additional unit of new construction”
- New construction, issued May 22, 2026, estimated cost $236K, 2 units, 3 stories, described as “New construction of two family house”
- Demolition, issued Mar 30, 2026, described as “Complete Demolition of a Multi-Family Home.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 23, 2015
- Alteration, issued Aug 1, 2011, described as “Repair of front steps, using existing footing.”
- Alteration, issued Dec 5, 2006, described as “Siding”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $398,300
- 2025 tax
- $9,300
- Assessed land
- $225,000
- Assessed improvements
- $173,300
Zoning
R-1 (Neighborhood Housing).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jan 30, 2026: $770,000, 1,550 sq ft ($497 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.