617 Jersey Ave, Jersey City
Three-family · built c. 1895 · Block 11212, Lot 21.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Apr 17, 2025, estimated cost $25K, 3 stories, described as “New roof deck on 2 family townhouse.”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Sep 2, 2021, estimated cost $10K
- Alteration, issued Jun 8, 2017, described as “Install temporary sidewalk bridge and scaffolding in alleyway”
- Alteration, issued Aug 12, 2016, 3 stories, described as “Interior alteration to convert a 3 family town house to a 2 family town house with 3 story rear yard addition and roof deck.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 16, 2009, described as “Cut clean and sand fill 550 gal. Oil tank”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,900,300
- 2025 tax
- $44,372
- Assessed land
- $560,000
- Assessed improvements
- $1,340,300
- Last sale
- $1,230,000 in 2013
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. 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-24-0402: Application, Approved, applied Oct 15, 2024. NEW ROOF DECK ON 2 FAMILY TOWNHOUSE.