# 245 First St, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 11401, Lot 15.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11401/15/245-first-st

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

Every lot on block 11401: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11401.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Sep 9, 2013, described as “Replace sheetrock & insulation. Install receptacles & a sump pump”
- Alteration, issued Jan 23, 2009, described as “Repair one joist floor in basement,and hardwood floor.”
- Alteration, issued Oct 15, 2004, described as “Powerwash and brick point on leftside wall repair all damaged wood along top of building”
- Alteration, issued May 20, 2003, described as “Paint The Side Of The House Install A New Front Door”
- Alteration, issued Jan 22, 2003, described as “Install 7 Inch B Vent Going Thru Rear Of House Up Past 3 Feet Above Roof As Per Conditions Outlined In Andby Historic Dist. Comm. According To Manufacturers Specs. Which Is To Be Considered Part Of This Applications.”
- Alteration, issued Feb 26, 2002, described as “Remove Permastone On Front Of Building, Clean And Point”
- Alteration, issued Dec 3, 2001, described as “Interior Renovations”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $843,100
- 2025 tax: $19,686
- Assessed land: $555,200
- Assessed improvements: $287,900
- Last sale: $770,000 in 2006

## Zoning

H (Historic District).

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

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

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0280: Application, Approved, applied Jul 30, 2026. Cornice restoration & paint the cornice completely

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