# 291 Fifth St, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 11213, Lot 11.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11213/11/291-fifth-st

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

Every lot on block 11213: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11213.md

## 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

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