# 279 Eighth St, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1878 · Block 10006, Lot 15.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/10006/15/279-eighth-st

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

Every lot on block 10006: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/10006.md

## 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).

## 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.

## 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).

## 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

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