Essex County · West Caldwell Township · #26-310
35 Fairfield Place
35 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell Township, NJ · 33,906 sq ft non-residential, industrial
About this project
A new factory and industrial building of about 33,906 sq ft at 35 Fairfield Place in West Caldwell Township, Essex County, NJ.
Official description: Factory and industrial, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $3,543,100
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Factory and industrial, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-07-10 · #26-310 · Building permit (new construction) · 33,906 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new factory and industrial building of about 33,906 square feet is proposed at 35 Fairfield Place in West Caldwell Township, Essex County. That is roughly the footprint of a few large retail stores. It would be non-residential, so no homes are planned.
Fairfield Place is a street of industrial and warehouse buildings. The county filing does not say who would occupy the building. It also does not say whether an existing structure would be replaced.
No news coverage, township meeting records, developer page or state permit specific to this project was found. This explanation rests on the county planning record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The site is on a street that already holds industrial buildings, so the use would likely fit the surroundings.
- Truck and employee traffic would depend on what the building is used for, which the records do not say.
- The number of jobs is not stated in the records.
Where it stands
The county received a filing on 2026-07-10, so the proposal is in the review stage. The township planning or zoning board usually reviews the site plan at a public hearing next, and construction permits follow if it is approved.
- Jul 10, 2026 Latest filing recorded in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? The West Caldwell Township land use board would likely decide, and residents can usually comment at its public hearing. Check the township clerk's notices for the date.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan review
- A local board's check of a building's layout, parking, drainage and access before it allows construction.
- Industrial zoning
- Land-use rules that allow factories, warehouses and similar businesses in certain areas.
- Non-residential square footage
- Total floor area of buildings that are not homes.
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.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $4.4M
- ~339 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~84 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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