# 159 Nelson Ave, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1897 · Block 604, Lot 18.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/604/18/159-nelson-ave

More construction in Western Slope: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/heights/western-slope.md

Every lot on block 604: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/604.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jan 2, 2026, 3 stories, described as “Ground up construction 3 story 3 family”
- Demolition, issued Feb 16, 2024, described as “Complete demolition”
- Alteration, issued Jun 1, 2015, described as “1-hot water heater”
- Alteration, issued Apr 23, 2015, described as “Install stainless steel chimney liner 6 inch”
- Alteration, issued Apr 8, 2010, described as “Remove & replace hot water boiler”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $318,300
- 2025 tax: $7,432
- Assessed land: $180,500
- Assessed improvements: $137,800
- Last sale: $320,000 in 2016

## Zoning

R-1 (Neighborhood Housing).

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology