280 Fourth St, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1910 · Block 11206, Lot 10.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Nov 18, 2005, described as “Exterior fascade restoration”
- Alteration, issued Jul 9, 2004, described as “Tank abandonment”
- Alteration, issued May 14, 2004, described as “4 light fixtures 14 receptacles 4 switches 1 200amp service 1 100amp sub panel”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,310,700
- 2025 tax
- $30,605
- Assessed land
- $665,000
- Assessed improvements
- $645,700
- Last sale
- $665,000 in 2004
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0430: Application, Fees Paid, applied Oct 13, 2025. Replace damaged deck boards/rails and joists (if needed due to rot). No change to previous structure.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0374: Application, Approved, applied Sep 4, 2025. The front facade cornice we will replace any damaged wood, then scrape, prep, prime and paint with 2 coats of Exterior Oil based paint. -The front facade window trims and the window panes we will repair as necessary, scrape, prime and…