# 280 Fourth St, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1910 · Block 11206, Lot 10.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11206/10/280-fourth-st

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

Every lot on block 11206: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11206.md

## 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…

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