Monticello Avenue, which takes its name from mid 19th "suburban" development,[7] is a shopping district[8] lined with many turn-of-the-century buildings with storefronts being brought back into use.

The section retains much of the character that at one time made it the premiere 20th century residential district of the city.

[9][10] A variety of architectural styles can be found along the Boulevard, Bergen Avenue, and sidestreets including 19th-century rowhouses, Victorian and Edwardian mansions.

There are approximately 300 to 400 contributing property, some of which are large homes not found in the city's other historic districts,[18][19] which are located Downtown.

[20] In 2014 The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy proposed an area which is larger than the state-designated one called the West Bergen-East Lincoln Park Historic District.