281 Second St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1878 · Block 11114, Lot 4.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Aug 23, 2024, estimated cost $87K, 3 stories, described as “Convert existing 2 family to a 1 family. Total Cost of Construction: $86,500”
- Alteration, issued Jun 4, 2019, described as “Remove (1) 550 GAL. UST”
- Alteration, issued Apr 22, 2014, described as “Remove and replace shingles with shingles.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 31, 2007, described as “550 gal tank abandonment”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,187,700
- 2025 tax
- $30,343
- Assessed land
- $608,000
- Assessed improvements
- $579,700
- Last sale
- $1,599,000 in 2022
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
- Jun 23, 2022: $1,599,000, 2,155 sq ft, sold with other lots
- Jul 8, 2019: $1,425,000, 2,155 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-24-0155: Application, Approved, applied Apr 13, 2024. Convert existing 2 family to a 1 family. Interior alteration to connect units and create primary suite. Lower Parlor windows to floor. Install new wood windows and sash at parlor. New HVAC at roof (not visible from public right of way.)