# 291 Harrison Ave, Jersey City

Three-family · built c. 1912 · Block 18301, Lot 2.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/18301/2/291-harrison-ave

More construction in West Side: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/west-side/west-side.md

Every lot on block 18301: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/18301.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Sep 2, 2025, described as “Emergency Chimney repair”
- Alteration, issued Jul 8, 2025, described as “(EMERGENCY) New Plywood New Shingles”
- Alteration, issued Aug 15, 2017, described as “Replace broken sewer pipe in basement”
- Alteration, issued Aug 10, 2017, described as “1-100 amp service”
- Alteration, issued Nov 28, 2016, described as “Replacement 2 hot water heaters”
- Alteration, issued Jan 9, 2013, described as “Replace boiler.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 20, 2009, described as “1 200 amp”
- Alteration, issued Aug 25, 2004, described as “Install new concrete in the alleyway area )left side of property)”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $371,100
- 2025 tax: $8,665
- Assessed land: $175,000
- Assessed improvements: $196,100
- Last sale: $371,000 in 2015

## Zoning

RH-2 (Residential Housing 2).

## Recent sales

- Feb 7, 2025: $800,000, 2,535 sq ft ($316 per sq ft)

Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

Part of West Bergen - East Lincoln Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0097: Application, Approved, applied Mar 19, 2025. (EMERGENCY) This roof damage was classified as an emergency because the underlying structure, which consisted of cedar shake, had deteriorated beyond any possibility of repair. The extensive damage created a large hole, exposing the home’s…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0045: Application, Approved, applied Feb 10, 2025. Emergency removal of 550 gallon UST in rear yard

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