289 Second St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1890 · Block 11113, Lot 19.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Sep 29, 2026, estimated cost $11K, described as “Remove existing shingle roof system replace with new architectural asphalt shingle roof system inlcuding removal of existing gutter system and replace with new gutter system”
- Alteration, issued Jun 17, 2010, described as “Install one 40 gal. water heater”
- Alteration, issued Aug 26, 2008, described as “Elec: Rewire switch.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $969,500
- 2025 tax
- $22,638
- Assessed land
- $665,000
- Assessed improvements
- $304,500
- Last sale
- $360,000 in 2003
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0252: Application, Approved, applied Jul 9, 2026. REMOVE EXISTING SHINGLE ROOF SYSTEM REPLACE WITH NEW ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF SYSTEM INLCUDING REMOVAL OF EXISTING GUTTER SYSTEM AND REPLACE WITH NEW GUTTER SYSTEM