# 289 Second St, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1890 · Block 11113, Lot 19.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11113/19/289-second-st

More construction in Harsimus Cove: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/downtown/harsimus-cove.md

Every lot on block 11113: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11113.md

## 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

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