# 581 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 6 units · built c. 1880 · Block 11104, Lot 17.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11104/17/581-jersey-ave

More construction in Harsimus Cove: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/harsimus-cove.md

Every lot on block 11104: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11104.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Mar 19, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Install 7" x 60' stainless steel chimney liner.”
- Alteration, issued Jun 26, 2019, described as “Install 3 sinks”
- Alteration, issued May 3, 2016, described as “Install new fire alarm panel”
- Alteration, issued Jun 27, 2011, described as “Install new-(3/4-ths-inch)-water service connection.”
- Alteration, issued Dec 9, 2004, described as “Install 4 lighting fixtures, 10 receptacles and replace 100 amp sub panel”
- Alteration, issued Nov 24, 2003, described as “1 Sink 1 Grease Trap”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,294,800
- 2025 tax: $30,234
- Assessed land: $508,000
- Assessed improvements: $786,800

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Recent sales

- Oct 13, 2025: $2,325,000

Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).

## Landmarks

Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0073: Application, Approved, applied Mar 4, 2026. Front Facade Cornice, window sills and lintels repaint with Benjamin Moore exterior paint, same color as existing
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0077: Application, Approved, applied Feb 29, 2024. Opening a women's retail clothing store in a space that used to be a salon. One sign on the store's glass window that is just a sticker/decal. No other signage
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0013: Application, Approved, applied Jan 15, 2024. INSTALL 7" x 60' STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINING SYSTEM.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0006: Application, Approved, applied Jan 10, 2024. Opening a new retail store. Hanging some shelves and clothing rods inside. Fresh paint inside. (As Builts for New Store)

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