# 53 Bentley Ave, Jersey City

Single family · built c. 1897 · Block 17803, Lot 2.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/jersey-city/17803/2/53-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, issued Oct 19, 2020, described as “Replace gas boiler”
- Alteration, issued Aug 4, 2016, described as “Change two family house to a one family house”
- Alteration, issued Aug 26, 2015, described as “Replace 1- hot water heater”
- Alteration, issued Apr 15, 2015, described as “Install stainless steel chimney liner emergency application”
- Alteration, issued May 7, 2009, described as “Ripof roof install new shingles 20 sq.”
- Alteration, issued Nov 10, 2008, described as “Sheetrock ultility room, install metal door ultility room, first floor apt entry door install metel door, frame for metal door.”
- Alteration, issued Feb 27, 2008, described as “Install new electrical wiring at 2nd fl. apt., and new smoke & carbon monoxide detectors in whole building.-minor alterations to convert one family to two family dwelling cost of construction 10,500.00”
- Alteration, issued Apr 5, 2006, described as “Change window painting ceiling paste the ceiling and windows”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $540,300
- 2025 tax: $12,616
- Assessed land: $242,500
- Assessed improvements: $297,800
- Last sale: $540,000 in 2016

## 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-23-0139: Application, Approved, applied Oct 13, 2023. Add exterior electrical outlets

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