# 296 Fifth St, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1850 · Block 11212, Lot 8.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11212/8/296-fifth-st

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 Dec 29, 2014, described as “Renovation of home after fire”
- Alteration, issued Aug 22, 2014, described as “Remove drywall/plaster & flooring.”
- Alteration, issued Nov 5, 2008, described as “Install gaf ruberoid modified roof system”
- Alteration, issued Mar 14, 2005, described as “Water heater”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $798,300
- 2025 tax: $18,390
- Assessed land: $540,200
- Assessed improvements: $258,100

## 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).

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