# 259 Second St, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1867 · Block 11114, Lot 15.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11114/15/259-second-st

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

Every lot on block 11114: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11114.md

## 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).

## 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.

## 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-26-0310: 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

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