# 273 Eighth St, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1905 · Block 10006, Lot 18.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/10006/18/273-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 Jun 22, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Replace 1" water service”
- Alteration, issued Feb 5, 2015
- Alteration, issued Dec 12, 2013, described as “Steel dunnage and associated block support - as per engineer drawing & installation of gas line for new generators FOLDER WAS GIVEN SHARON IN ZONING ON 7/18/2014- NJ”
- Alteration, issued Mar 1, 2006
- Alteration, issued Apr 27, 2005, described as “Repairing the existing porch pointing front brick replacing front entry doors”
- Alteration, issued Oct 23, 2003, described as “Install Wood Fencing In The Rear Yard”
- Alteration, issued Aug 4, 2003, described as “Build Wood Deck On The Rear Of The Building As Per Historic Approvals”
- Alteration, issued Apr 4, 2003, described as “Concrete Base For Deck And Brick Pavers”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2002, 3 stories, described as “Reconstructing Existing Parlor And 3 Story & Basement Structure Containing Two Dwelling Units, No Change In Uses On Quantity Of Units. No Increase In Lot Coverage Or Volume Of Exist. Structure.”
- Alteration, issued Apr 2, 2002, described as “Clean Out And Interior Demo”
- Alteration, issued Feb 14, 2002, described as “Closure Of 550 Gallon Ust #2 Heating Oil”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,389,900
- 2025 tax: $32,454
- Assessed land: $617,600
- Assessed improvements: $772,300

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Recent sales

- Mar 26, 2025: $1,700,000, 2,400 sq ft ($708 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-26-0187: Application – Water Line Service, Approved, applied May 26, 2026. Replace 1" water service
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0444: Application, Approved, applied Oct 30, 2025. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE ALTERATION - KITCHEN, PRIMARY BED/BATHROOM, BATHROOMS & ROOF DECK ADDITION PROJECT DESCRIPTION : Proposed Work w/in the upper 3 Sty's of exist'g 4 Sty residential Bldg & includes: · \[@ EXTERIOR REAR YARD…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0076: Application, Approved, applied Mar 5, 2025. Removal of a previously abandoned 550 Gal UST with CA issued for Permit #20020492 on 02/14/2002. Located under the front concrete sidewalk.

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