About Bergen-Lafayette

Bergen-Lafayette is a section of Jersey City, New Jersey. As its name implies, Bergen-Lafayette is made of different neighborhoods. It lies west-southwest of Downtown and Liberty State Park. Its less-defined other borders overlap those of Greenville at Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to the south, Lincoln Park/West Bergen to the west, and Montgomery Street at McGinley Square to the north. The Jersey City Fire Department provides fire protection and first responder emergency medical services to the city of Jersey City

The name Bergen, used throughout Hudson County, is taken from the original Bergen, New Netherland settlement at Bergen Square. The district can correspond to the former Bergen City, which existed from 1855 to 1870 and was originally incorporated as a town by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 24, 1855, from portions of Bergen Township. In 1862, it did a reverse takeover, absorbing the remaining portions Bergen Township. On April 14, 1863, portions of the town were taken to form Greenville Township. Bergen was reincorporated as a city on March 11, 1868. On May 2, 1870, both Bergen City and Hudson City elected to merge with Jersey City.

BERGEN-LAFAYETTE Zip:

07304

Bergen-Lafayette Geo Coordinates:

Latitude: 40.7145327

Longtitude: -74.0871732

If you could describe an area of Jersey City as having “good bones,” Bergen-Lafayette would qualify. It features established retail space along Communipaw and Pacific Avenues, various historic properties, and several Light Rail and bus stops. Liberty State Park’s greenery acts as a literal front yard for the neighborhood, which is still undervalued price-wise compared to other emerging regions like The Heights.

Here are some of the bars, restaurants and hotels around Bergen-Lafayette:

Light Rail Cafe – Mellow American restaurant & bar with wraps, burger & main dishes, plus cocktails & coffee.

Corgi Spirits at the Jersey City Distillery – Craft distillery using their potato-based gins & vodkas in cocktails served at the tasting room.

Hooked JC – Laid-back fish shack with vintage decor, freshly caught seafood, chicken & vegetable dishes.

Carolyn’s Soul Food – Small, down-to-earth joint dishing up Southern eats like pork chops, catfish & collard greens.

Ramada by Wyndham Jersey City – This unassuming hotel is 4 miles from the Statue of Liberty, 9 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and 10 miles from the Museum of Modern Art.

Racpanos Modern Stays – This 2-star property can be easily accessed from the airport. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.