# 279 Second Street, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1878 · Block 11114, Lot 6.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11114/6/279-second-street

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 Feb 23, 2012, described as “Soil remediation and installation of new footing at east wall.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 7, 2010, described as “Installing 275 gallon tank above ground in rear of yard.”
- Alteration, issued Jul 15, 2009, described as “Installation of low-voltage, wireless burglar alarm systeM”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,211,400
- 2025 tax: $28,286
- Assessed land: $608,000
- Assessed improvements: $603,400

## 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.

## Landmarks

Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).

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