279 Eighth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1878 · Block 10006, Lot 15.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Aug 27, 2025, described as “Replace Sub-panel”
- Alteration, issued Jun 25, 2025, estimated cost $32K, described as “Remove existing main roof system and replace with torch modified rubber roof system, replace exisiting skylight units with new units”
- Alteration, issued Jul 22, 2013, described as “Re-roof - remove existing roof material and install new EPDM roof system”
- Alteration, issued Sep 11, 2008, described as “Water service connection”
- Alteration, issued Sep 27, 2001, described as “Reroof Part Of Roofing Over Bay Window, Flash Skylights, Rebuild Chimney, Wood Replacement Window, Cornice, House Trim, Paint Ceilings”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,610,100
- 2025 tax
- $37,596
- Assessed land
- $666,600
- Assessed improvements
- $943,500
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 11 ft (NAVD88).
Recent sales
- Mar 14, 2025: $1,680,000, 2,964 sq ft ($567 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Hamilton Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0142: Application, Approved, applied Apr 14, 2025. REMOVE EXISTING MAIN ROOF SYSTEM AND REPLACE WITH TORCH MODIFIED RUBBER ROOF SYSTEM, REPLACE EXISITING SKYLIGHT UNIT WITH NEW UNITS