259 Second St, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1867 · Block 11114, Lot 15.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Aug 24, 2026, estimated cost $3K, described as “Electrical Service Upgrade”
- Alteration, issued Jan 18, 2018, described as “Interior renovation and alteration”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2008, described as “3/4 water service”
- Alteration, issued May 5, 2008, described as “Replace sewer line”
- Alteration, issued Dec 28, 2006, described as “Install stainless steel chimney liner”
- Alteration, issued Jul 30, 2003, described as “Burglar Alarm(minor Work)”
- Alteration, issued Aug 28, 2000, described as “Power Wash,brick Pointing Repair Windows,sills,lentels And Front Steps.”
- Alteration, issued Apr 20, 2000, described as “Water Heater”
- Alteration, issued Mar 22, 1999, described as “Tank abandonment”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,350,100
- 2025 tax
- $31,525
- Assessed land
- $511,100
- Assessed improvements
- $839,000
- Last sale
- $1,125,000 in 2016
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 6, 2025: $1,719,000, 1,904 sq ft ($903 per sq ft)
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-26-0310: Application, Approved, applied Aug 18, 2026. Upgrade Electrical Panel from 100A to 200A
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0034: Application, Approved, applied Feb 3, 2026. First floor front-facing window replacement