# 706.5 Jersey Ave, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1922 · Block 8604, Lot 18.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/8604/18/706-5-jersey-ave

More construction in Hamilton Park: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/hamilton-park.md

Every lot on block 8604: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/8604.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Aug 4, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “New water heater at existing location”
- Alteration, issued Aug 16, 2016, described as “Kitchen renovation partitions at pantry and laundry closet”
- Alteration, issued Apr 30, 2015, described as “Re roof torch down”
- Alteration, issued May 21, 2010, described as “Replace water heater and hot water boiler”
- Alteration, issued Oct 29, 2009, described as “1 100 electrical panel”
- Alteration, issued Jul 30, 2008, described as “Re-line chimney with stainless steel”
- Alteration, issued Feb 28, 2005, described as “Removal of underground storage tank”
- Alteration, issued Sep 18, 2002, described as “Front Door,repair And Restore Window Seat, Pointing”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $728,000
- 2025 tax: $16,999
- Assessed land: $430,400
- Assessed improvements: $297,600
- Last sale: $669,000 in 2011

## 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 Hamilton Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0078: Application - Water Heater Replacement, Approved, applied Mar 5, 2026. Water Heater Replacement

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