554.5 Jersey Ave, Jersey City
Three-family · built c. 1876 · Block 11114, Lot 36.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Feb 4, 2026, described as “Kitchens - Removal of existing cabinets and installing new cabinets, countertops and appliances (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher); Replacement of floors, sink, faucets; Improvement of existing electrical; adding circuits for dish”
- Alteration, issued Oct 19, 2007, described as “Sandfill oil tank”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,190,200
- 2025 tax
- $27,791
- Assessed land
- $576,000
- Assessed improvements
- $614,200
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Recent sales
- Dec 8, 2025: $1,300,000, 1,824 sq ft ($713 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0170: Application, Approved, applied May 13, 2026. Replacement of 18 existing windows (10 front facade, 8 rear facade). No structural changes. Existing openings to remain.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0491: Application, Approved, applied Dec 19, 2025. Renovation of (3) kitchens and bathrooms