296 Varick St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1877 · Block 12806, Lot 29.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jul 22, 2019, described as “Stainless steel chimney liner 4 inch”
- Alteration, issued Oct 4, 1999, described as “Water Service Connection”
- Alteration, issued Aug 31, 1998, described as “Alteration of bathrooms”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,193,400
- 2025 tax
- $27,866
- Assessed land
- $653,600
- Assessed improvements
- $539,800
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 12 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0390: Application, Fees Paid, applied Oct 19, 2026. The project scope is to renovate an existing single family 3-story with basement brownstone to be more accessible for people with disabilities and aging adults. It entails a rear yard addition for a new elevator. This application will be a…