# 577 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Mixed use · 9 units · Block 11108, Lot 18.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11108/18/577-jersey-ave

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

Every lot on block 11108: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11108.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Mar 31, 2026, 3 stories, described as “Install new siding in the building and replace all the windows”
- Alteration, issued Dec 15, 2025, 3 stories, described as “Remove old clapboard and install 1/2 plywood”
- Alteration, issued Oct 7, 2025, estimated cost $32K, 3 stories, described as “Emergency: Remove siding install new plywood sheathing and house wrap only Required separate permit for siding after HPC approval.”
- Alteration, issued Sep 25, 2025, estimated cost $700, 10 units in all, 4 stories, described as “Install temporary side walk bridge”
- Alteration, issued May 15, 2025, estimated cost $21K, 4 stories, described as “Commercial Roofing - Mechanically attached 1/2" high density cover board Mechanically attached 60 mil TPO GAF NO FLAME USED”
- Alteration, issued Jun 7, 2021, described as “Renovate entire apartment as per plans minor work”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued May 4, 2021, estimated cost $56K
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Apr 5, 2021, estimated cost $50K
- Alteration, issued Dec 18, 2019, described as “Suppot columns”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Oct 2, 2018, estimated cost $55K
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Sep 21, 2018, estimated cost $9K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Apr 5, 2016, estimated cost $12K
- Alteration, issued Feb 3, 2016, described as “Water heater replacement”
- Alteration, issued May 5, 2015, described as “Renovation of kitchen and bathroom”
- Alteration, issued Aug 13, 2014, described as “Apt # 6 Renovation kitchen and bathroom”
- Alteration, issued Mar 10, 2014, described as “Renovation kitchen & bathroom”
- Alteration, issued Nov 13, 2013, described as “9 communication points”
- Alteration, issued Nov 13, 2013, described as “9 communication points”
- Alteration, issued Feb 9, 2010, described as “Replace existing fired steam boiler aka 261-263 Third Street.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 5, 2007, described as “1 200 amp service 3 60 amp sub panel”
- Alteration, issued Oct 13, 2006, described as “Renovate existing bathroom and kitchen sheetrock wall”
- Alteration, issued Jan 18, 2005, described as “Install new kitchen cabinets new floors windows tile floors and plumbing work”
- Alteration, issued Jan 21, 2004, described as “New bathroom complete, kitchen cabinets, floors in apartment #1 which is on second floor”
- Alteration, issued Aug 26, 2003, described as “3 Light Fixtures 5 Receptacles 3 Switches”
- Alteration, issued Aug 28, 2002, described as “Install 3 \` Wx4\`1x212 Sign With Light”

2 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11108/18/577-jersey-ave.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,650,000
- 2025 tax: $38,528
- Assessed land: $625,000
- Assessed improvements: $1,025,000
- Last sale: $895,000 in 2000

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. 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-25-0330: Application, Fees Paid, applied Aug 1, 2025. Repair crack on the building façade as per plans and contract.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0181: Application, Approved, applied May 1, 2025. Replace siding of the building as per plans and contract.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0143: Application, Approved, applied Apr 15, 2025. Commercial Roofing - Mechanically attached 1/2" high density cover board Mechanically attached 60 mil TPO GAF NO FLAME USED
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0001: Application, Fees Paid, applied Jan 2, 2025. Emergency, Replace siding

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