# 98 Bentley Ave, Jersey City

Two-family · built c. 1925 · Block 17701, Lot 40.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/17701/40/98-bentley-ave

More construction in West Side: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/west-side/west-side.md

Every lot on block 17701: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/17701.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, issued Jun 30, 2026, estimated cost $400K, described as “Fire remediation, repairs, alteration, as approved by H-25-0264 As per plans”
- Alteration, issued Oct 6, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Non-structural interior clean-out”
- Alteration, issued Apr 26, 2024, estimated cost $102K, 2.5 stories, described as “First floor renovation”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Nov 12, 2019, estimated cost $15K
- Alteration, issued Aug 31, 2017, described as “Removal of 1-1000 gal ust tank changed from 550”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Apr 10, 2014, estimated cost $7K

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $899,300
- 2025 tax: $20,999
- Assessed land: $197,400
- Assessed improvements: $701,900
- Last sale: $950,000 in 2017

## Zoning

RH-1 (Residential Housing 1).

## 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).

## Board and land use applications

- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0289: Application, Incomplete, applied Aug 4, 2026. Exterior repair and restoration work related to fire-damage repair at 98 Bentley Avenue, including review of window trim details, exterior weatherproofing, siding/shingle repair, porch-related exterior details as applicable, and…
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-25-0264: Application, Approved, applied Jun 13, 2025. Fire damage repair and renovation
- Historic Preservation Commission case H23-194: Application, Approved, applied May 24, 2023. Existing 2 Family dwelling, Apt#1 located at first floor, Apt#2 located at the second & third floors. Fully renovate the first floor, relocate kitchen, renovate bathroom, new powder room, new interior non-load bearing partitions, new…

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