291 Varick St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1915 · Block 12807, Lot 9.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Dec 29, 2023, estimated cost $33K, 3 stories, described as “Installation of a 3.24 kW solar system that will be mounted on the bulkhead of roof. The system will have (9) 360-Watt modules. Please refer to CNST 2023-000612”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Apr 26, 2022, estimated cost $883K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Nov 17, 2021, estimated cost $15K
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,404,500
- 2025 tax
- $45,115
- Assessed land
- $722,000
- Assessed improvements
- $682,500
- Last sale
- $1,750,000 in 2020
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).
Recent sales
- Dec 3, 2020: $1,750,000, 2,941 sq ft, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0159: Application, Approved, applied Apr 17, 2024. Installation of (1) Tesla Powerwall battery that will be installed inside electrical room in basement. No exterior equipment.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0009: Application, Approved, applied Jun 20, 2023. Install a 3.24 kW solar electric system on the bulkhead roof. The system wil have (9) 360-Watt modules. All electrical equipment will be located inside the electrical room, except the required outdoor disconnect. This disconnect will be…