# 159 Chestnut Ave, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 9601, Lot 22.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/9601/22/159-chestnut-ave

More construction in St. Joseph's: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/journal-square/st-josephs.md

Every lot on block 9601: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/9601.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jul 23, 2019, described as “Removal 550 gal ust”
- Alteration, issued Jun 5, 2012, described as “Absndon 1- 550 gal ust sand-fill .”
- Alteration, issued Dec 31, 2008, described as “Bldg: Replace existing tub and replace copper water lines.”
- Alteration, issued Apr 16, 2008, described as “5/8 fire rating ceiling & sheet rock”
- Alteration, issued Mar 18, 2008, described as “Replace existing fixtures”
- Alteration, issued May 18, 2004, described as “Install new rubber roof 25 x30 8 squares over existing one layer”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $415,000
- 2025 tax: $9,690
- Assessed land: $211,700
- Assessed improvements: $203,300
- Last sale: $55,000 in 1985

## 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