# 59 Skillman Ave, Jersey City

Apartment building · 17 units · built c. 1912 · Block 6304, Lot 13.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/6304/13/59-skillman-ave

More construction in Journal Square: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/journal-square/journal-square.md

Every lot on block 6304: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/6304.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Dec 19, 2025, estimated cost $6K, 4 stories, described as “Sidewalk bridge for facade / roof construction as per plans”
- Alteration, issued Mar 28, 2025, estimated cost $3K, 4 stories, described as “Replacement of 5/8" sheetrock on hallway ceiling and apartment ceiling and walls due to water damage appx 30 sheets (fire rated) will fire stop as needed”
- Alteration, issued Nov 26, 2019, described as “Lead abatement”
- Alteration, issued Feb 14, 2018, described as “Cut clean and remove 1,000 gallon tank”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Dec 17, 2012, estimated cost $9K
- Alteration, issued Apr 3, 2012, described as “Steam Boiler Replacement”
- Alteration, issued Nov 2, 2011, described as “Change windows with frame in basement.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 19, 2004, described as “Hot water boiler and backflow”
- Alteration, issued Jan 26, 1999, described as “Plgb. Alteration”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,472,900
- 2025 tax: $34,392
- Assessed land: $880,000
- Assessed improvements: $592,900

## Zoning

R-3 (Multi-Unit Mid-Rise).

## 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