278 Fourth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1910 · Block 11206, Lot 11.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jan 15, 2026, 3 stories, described as “To remove the parapet surrounding the front stairs/stoop at the property, and install a temporary railing for safety reasons”
- Alteration, issued Aug 17, 2023, estimated cost $5K, described as “2 family Int. Exploratory demo including only wall/ceiling finishes and sheetrock. Construction permit to follow with plans. NO PLAN for int Demo.”
- Alteration, issued Feb 2, 2023, described as “Boa-board of appeals”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Oct 11, 2022, estimated cost $7K
- Alteration, issued Jan 12, 2015, described as “Run gas pipe from the meter to the burner”
- Alteration, issued May 10, 2012, described as “(6)-Receptacles, temp service and circuit.”
- Alteration, issued Jan 24, 2006, described as “Tank install”
- Alteration, issued Jan 24, 2006, described as “Tank removal”
- Alteration, issued Dec 2, 2004, described as “1 hot water boiler”
- Alteration, issued Nov 15, 2001, described as “Bathroom Renovations”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,020,800
- 2025 tax
- $23,836
- Assessed land
- $665,000
- Assessed improvements
- $355,800
- Last sale
- $1,200,000 in 2021
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).
Recent sales
- Aug 3, 2021: $1,200,000, 2,006 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-25-0439: Application, Approved, applied Oct 27, 2025. Certificate of no effect for demolition of parapets only on front stoop/steps, and installation of temporary safety railing on the steps afterwards. PLEASE NOTE that the attached plans may show additional work, however the ONLY work…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-24-0131: Application, Approved, applied Mar 22, 2024. 2 family Int and Ext renovation, as per plans.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0004: Application, Closed, applied Jun 14, 2023. Existing 2 Family Interior “exploratory demo” including only wall & ceiling finishes & sheetrock. Construction permit to follow with plans for separate submission.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H22-238 : Application, In Review, applied Jun 3, 2022. Full Reno - See Contract