259.5 Second Street, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1867 · Block 11114, Lot 14.
Building permits
- Alteration — Residential, issued Mar 24, 2021, estimated cost $26K
- Alteration, issued Jan 26, 2021, described as “Install new 4" sewer connection and 1" water connection”
- Alteration, issued Jan 29, 2008, described as “Low voltage plug-in burgler alarms.”
- Alteration, issued Aug 21, 2002, described as “Electric Work”
- Alteration, issued Jul 26, 2002, described as “Sheetrock Some Wall/ Install Kitchen / Cabinets/ Minor Repair Or Some Wall/ Ceramic Tiles In Bathroom / Plumbing Work”
- Alteration, issued Jul 17, 2002, described as “Removal Debris Removal”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,434,300
- 2025 tax
- $33,491
- Assessed land
- $511,100
- Assessed improvements
- $923,200
- Last sale
- $1,730,000 in 2023
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.
Recent sales
- Feb 28, 2023: $1,730,000, 1,224 sq ft, sold with other lots
- Jul 20, 2020: $1,320,000, 1,224 sq ft, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0418: Application, Submitted - Online, applied Nov 2, 2026. Front Facade steps will be restored as per brownstone method. Front cornice will be repaired and painted with Benjamin Moore Black Hc-90