280 Third St, Jersey City
Three-family · built c. 1873 · Block 11104, Lot 6.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Aug 11, 2025, estimated cost $2K, described as “Replacement of 40 Gal Gas water heater”
- Alteration, issued Nov 21, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Install standby generator”
- Alteration, issued Feb 26, 2019, described as “Install new 2'' water service”
- Alteration, issued Dec 3, 2018, described as “Renovation Total cost of construction: $517,301”
- Alteration, issued May 11, 2009, described as “Replace gas water heater.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 27, 2006, described as “Replacement of roof”
- Alteration, issued Aug 25, 2005, described as “1water heater”
- Alteration, issued Jun 2, 2000, described as “Repoint Bricks /point Cornice”
- Alteration, issued May 10, 2000, described as “Remove And Replace Old Bath Fixtures And Kitchen Fixtures”
- Alteration, issued May 4, 2000, described as “Electrical Alterations To Apts # 1,2,3”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,659,700
- 2025 tax
- $38,754
- Assessed land
- $694,600
- Assessed improvements
- $965,100
- Last sale
- $600,000 in 2001
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0109: Application, Approved, applied Mar 27, 2025. Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0266: Application, Approved, applied Jun 28, 2024. Install 60A EV charger in rear of home. Attached to the side of the home by driveway.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0115: Application, Approved, applied Sep 21, 2023. INSTALL STANDBY GENERATOR...GENERAC 22/19.5KW...25" X 48" X 29"(H)...GENERATOR TO BE INSTALLED ON REAR HOUSE EXTENSION 2ND FLOOR ROOF.