# 239.5 Second Street, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1905 · Block 11402, Lot 9.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11402/9/239-5-second-street

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

Every lot on block 11402: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/11402.md

## 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

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