227 Fifth St, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1870 · Block 11205, Lot 17.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Nov 4, 2015, described as “Build new addition as per plans”
- Alteration, issued May 11, 2015, described as “Install new plumbing for existing bathroom also repair broken sewer (CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 8/25/15)”
- Alteration, issued Jun 25, 2009, described as “Building new one story addition, 3 lighting fixtures, 8 receptacles, 3 swiches”
- Alteration, issued Jun 4, 2009, described as “Replacement of fired hot water boiler.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 21, 2005, described as “Exterior window replacement door replacement bay window”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $973,600
- 2025 tax
- $22,734
- Assessed land
- $511,100
- Assessed improvements
- $462,500
- Last sale
- $940,000 in 2015
Zoning
H (Historic District).
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-25-0115: Application, Approved, applied Mar 31, 2025. Install new roof