Essex County · Newark City · #24CP001483
Storage building, Newark
Newark City, NJ · 25,757 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A moderate-hazard storage building of about 25,757 sq ft in Newark, Essex County, NJ, with a reported construction cost of about $1.67 million.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $1,670,500
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Certificate
Filing history
- 2024-07-12 · #24CP001483 · Building permit (new construction) · 25,757 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A storage building of about 25,757 square feet is proposed in Newark, Essex County. County records describe it as a moderate-hazard storage use. That is a building-code rating for what will be kept inside, not a sign of any specific danger. The reported construction cost is about $1.67 million.
The records do not give a street address, the developer, or who will use the building. They also do not say what is on the site now. Searches for the project turned up no news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices, or developer page that clearly match it. Nothing is known online about opposition, approvals, or occupants. This explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic effects are unknown. Storage and warehouse buildings usually draw truck and delivery trips, but no traffic study was found.
- The records do not say how many jobs the building would create or whether any homes are involved.
- No information was found on utilities, schools, or open space.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated July 12, 2024. No public hearing or approval record was found online, so the current approval stage is unconfirmed. After a county filing, a project usually needs city land-use and building approvals before construction starts.
- Jul 12, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Planning terms explained
- Moderate-hazard storage
- A building-code category for storage of materials that burn at a moderate rate. It affects fire-safety requirements.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of the building that is not used for housing.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- A city board that can grant exceptions to local zoning rules.
- Planning board
- A local board that reviews site plans and development layouts for compliance with city rules.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
How to comment officially
For this project: Newark's land-use boards, such as the Central Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, usually decide projects like this. Residents can ask the City of Newark for hearing dates and comment at those meetings, but no hearing for this project was found.
This is a construction permit, which comes after the town's land use approvals, so the public hearing stage is usually over.
- New projects in Newark City go before its planning board or zoning board of adjustment at public hearings, where anyone can speak and the testimony goes on the record. Watch the agendas for the next ones.
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $3.3M
- ~257 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~64 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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