291 Fifth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 11213, Lot 11.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued May 26, 2026, estimated cost $94K, 3 stories, described as “Minor Work Direct Replacement of Kitchen and Bathroom”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Sep 29, 2022, estimated cost $3K
- Alteration, issued Oct 17, 2001, described as “Water Heater”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $750,000
- 2025 tax
- $17,513
- Assessed land
- $595,100
- Assessed improvements
- $154,900
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-25-0380: Application, Approved, applied Sep 8, 2025. Minor Work / Direct Replacement of Kitchen and Bathroom