# 53 Duncan Ave, Jersey City

Condominium · 31 units · built c. 1902 · Block 16502, Lot 3.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/16502/3/53-duncan-ave

More construction in Bergen Hill: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/bergen-lafayette/bergen-hill.md

Every lot on block 16502: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/16502.md

## Building permits

- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Feb 3, 2023, estimated cost $15K
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Feb 4, 2022, estimated cost $27K
- Alteration, issued Mar 5, 2019, described as “Remove and replace roof as per plans \*\*\*rolders plans\*\*\*”
- Alteration — Multi-Family, issued Apr 9, 2018, estimated cost $10K
- Alteration, issued Feb 10, 2014, described as “Replace the existing boiler”
- Alteration, issued Oct 3, 2013, described as “Install natural gas line & new dualfule power burner & alaars domestic hot water heater”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $9,590,700
- 2025 tax: $223,944
- Assessed land: $1,860,000
- Assessed improvements: $7,730,700
- Condo units with their own tax lots: 31

## Zoning

R-3 (Multi-Unit Mid-Rise).

## Recent sales

- Dec 11, 2025: $510,000, Unit 0002, 1,619 sq ft ($315 per sq ft)
- Nov 19, 2025: $327,000, Unit 0034, 937 sq ft ($349 per sq ft)
- Sep 5, 2025: $367,500, Unit 0031, 1,049 sq ft ($350 per sq ft)
- Nov 8, 2024: $599,999, Unit 0006, 1,706 sq ft ($352 per sq ft)
- Sep 3, 2024: $460,000, Unit 0002, 1,619 sq ft ($284 per sq ft)
- Mar 20, 2024: $320,000, Unit 0026, 1,403 sq ft, sold with other lots
- Jan 26, 2023: $294,500, Unit 0001, 1,681 sq ft, sold with other lots
- Sep 13, 2022: $375,000, Unit 0033, 1,097 sq ft, sold with other lots
- Jul 22, 2022: $349,000, Unit 0021, 1,049 sq ft, sold with other lots
- Jul 8, 2022: $400,000, Unit 0025, 1,404 sq ft, sold with other lots

The 10 most recent of 18 open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of West Bergen - East Lincoln Park 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