239.5 Second Street, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1905 · Block 11402, Lot 9.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jun 9, 2025, estimated cost $12K, described as “Remove existing main roof system and replace with torch modified rubber roof system -replace exisiting skylight unit with new unit”
- Alteration, issued Nov 14, 2003, described as “Install 90lb Roll Roof”
- Alteration, issued Feb 26, 2002, described as “New Interior Partitions New Bathroom And Kitchens change from three family to two family dwelling”
- Alteration, issued Oct 2, 2001, described as “Water Service Connection”
- Alteration, issued Aug 20, 2001, described as “Front Of Bldg: Re-open Two (2) Exisiting - Windows To Original (to Floor Still ) Rear Of Blgd: Re-open Two (2) Existing Windows To Original Size (to Floor Still)”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,192,000
- 2025 tax
- $27,833
- Assessed land
- $594,000
- Assessed improvements
- $598,000
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-25-0140: Application, Approved, applied Apr 14, 2025. -REMOVE EXISTING MAIN ROOF SYSTEM AND REPLACE WITH TORCH MODIFIED RUBBER ROOF SYSTEM -REPLACE EXISITING SKYLIGHT UNIT WITH NEW UNIT