# 55 Bentley Ave, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1900 · Block 17803, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/17803/1/55-bentley-ave

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

Every lot on block 17803: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/17803.md

## Building permits

- Alteration — Residential, issued Dec 26, 2018, estimated cost $5K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Sep 27, 2018, estimated cost $8K
- Alteration — Residential, issued May 4, 2012, estimated cost $16K

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $852,900
- 2025 tax: $19,915
- Assessed land: $287,500
- Assessed improvements: $565,400

## 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-25-0365: Application, Approved, applied Aug 28, 2025. 1 gas WH

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