290 Grove St, Jersey City
Mixed use · 8 units · built c. 1887 · Block 12903, Lot 24.
Building permits
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Oct 24, 2016, estimated cost $2K
- Alteration, issued Oct 4, 2013, described as “Replace 4 electrical meters in basment”
- Alteration, issued May 3, 2013, described as “9-200 amp service, 9-60 amp subpanels”
- Alteration, issued Jul 24, 2012, described as “Beachwood Cafe. Job to be done as per plan, walls ceiling flooring. 5/8 sheetrock.”
- Alteration, issued Jul 19, 2005, described as “Elctrical work”
- Alteration, issued Jun 1, 2005, described as “Lead abatement replace windows, doors, frame, window frame, closet”
- Alteration, issued May 6, 2005, described as “1 lighting fixture”
- Alteration, issued Mar 7, 2005, described as “66 light fixtures 20 receptacles 15 switches 3 motors 3 emergency light 2 dishwashers 1 central ac 1 200amp service”
- Alteration, issued Feb 2, 2005, described as “Wet chemical kitchen hood exhaust system”
- Alteration, issued Dec 1, 2004, described as “Minor bldg., fire, electric & plumbing alterations to accomodate cafe”
- Alteration, issued Aug 28, 2002, described as “Repair Wood Floor/sheetrock Walls And Ceiling.”
- Alteration, issued Aug 8, 2002, described as “Make Repairs To Front Of Building Cornice And Trim”
- Alteration, issued May 18, 2001, described as “200 Amp Service 5 Meters”
- Alteration, issued Sep 22, 1999, described as “Replace Old Wood And Glass Front Door, Replace Drop Ceiling With New Tile”
- Alteration, issued Dec 28, 1998, described as “Emergency/exit lights”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,037,400
- 2025 tax
- $47,573
- Assessed land
- $883,800
- Assessed improvements
- $1,153,600
- Last sale
- $28,000 in 1979
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0096: Application, Approved, applied Mar 24, 2026. To renew outdoor sidewalk cafe license same as the previous year, Beechwood Cafe & Market at 290 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0080: Application, Approved, applied Mar 6, 2025. To renew outdoor sidewalk cafe license same as the previous year, Beechwood Cafe and Market at 290 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0117: Application, Approved, applied Mar 15, 2024. For the renewal of a sidewalk cafe approval at 290 Grove Street a/k/a Beechwood Cafe in the Van Vorst Park Historic District