# 242 Second St, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1860 · Block 11301, Lot 15.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11301/15/242-second-st

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

Every lot on block 11301: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11301.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jan 24, 2008, described as “30 receptacles, 3-100 amp subpanels”
- Alteration, issued Nov 27, 2007, described as “1 hydraulic elevator”
- Alteration, issued Aug 30, 2007, described as “Upgrade service”
- Alteration, issued Apr 5, 2005, described as “1 fuel oil piping 1 gas piping 1 hot water boiler 1 backflow preventer”
- Alteration, issued Sep 9, 2003, described as “Water Heater”
- Alteration, issued Jan 18, 2001, described as “20 Amp Service”
- Alteration, issued Jan 17, 2001, described as “Install Sink And Gas Piping”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,336,800
- 2025 tax: $31,214
- Assessed land: $720,000
- Assessed improvements: $616,800
- Last sale: $255,000 in 2000

## 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