# 617 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Three-family · built c. 1895 · Block 11212, Lot 21.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11212/21/617-jersey-ave

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

Every lot on block 11212: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11212.md

## 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.

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