280 Grove Street, Jersey City
Public property · built c. 1894 · Block 12904, Lot 1.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jul 29, 2024, described as “City Hall exterior foundation waterproofing and drainage.”
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Jun 1, 2023, estimated cost $669K
- Alteration — Educational, issued Sep 13, 2021, estimated cost $500
- Alteration, issued Apr 30, 2020, described as “Electric and data for security system and devices”
- Alteration, issued Feb 28, 2020, described as “Demolition and reconstruction of concrete and masonry stairs including pile foundation. New illuminated handrrails 3 set of”
- Alteration, issued Jan 5, 2015, described as “Asbestos abatement”
- Alteration — Commercial, issued Dec 15, 2014, estimated cost $390K
- Alteration, issued Feb 3, 2008, described as “Interior renovation of city hall council chambers, including interior finish restoration window repair, replacement, audio/visual, & steel framing on roof & in attic cost of constructin 21,403.00”
- Alteration, issued Sep 20, 2006, described as “Replacement boilers”
- Alteration, issued Dec 1, 2005, described as “Remove 10000 gal oil tank”
- Alteration, issued Oct 12, 2005, described as “Temp fuel tank as per plan”
- Alteration, issued Aug 19, 2004, described as “Water and sewer connection, storm line”
- Alteration, issued Nov 25, 2003, described as “Sewer Connection”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $36,328,300
- Assessed land
- $21,012,500
- Assessed improvements
- $15,315,800
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Landmarks
Part of Van Vorst Park Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0377: Application, Approved, applied Oct 1, 2026. Elevator Modernization