# 240 First St, Jersey City

Three-family · built c. 1887 · Block 11114, Lot 23.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11114/23/240-first-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 27, 2026, estimated cost $88K, described as “Remodel 3rd floor only of 1 unit building. Same layout, as per plans. (Harsimus Cove Historic District)”
- Alteration, issued Mar 7, 2025, estimated cost $12K, described as “Replace 4" sewer.”
- Alteration, issued Mar 26, 2008, described as “Complete rehabilitation of existing structure to convert from 3 family to 1 family cost of construction: $400,000.00”
- Alteration, issued Sep 18, 2007, described as “Sandfill”
- Alteration, issued Jul 25, 2007, described as “Aband. 550 gal. oil tank”
- Alteration, issued Feb 14, 2006, described as “Clean out garbage and bebris from attic and basement remove sheetrock walls and minor framing”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,268,800
- 2025 tax: $29,626
- Assessed land: $551,000
- Assessed improvements: $717,800
- Last sale: $2,400,000 in 2024

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Recent sales

- Jun 28, 2024: $2,400,000, 1,800 sq ft ($1,333 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-25-0287: Application, Approved, applied Jun 30, 2025. Interior renovation of the third floor, some minor basement upgrades, and exterior repointing along side of building.

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