Morris County · Madison Borough · #23-690+A
120 Madison Ave
120 Madison Ave, Madison Borough, NJ · 15,131 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
Building permit for new construction of about 15,131 sq ft for lecture-hall, gallery or church-type use at 120 Madison Ave in Madison Borough.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $2,575,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-03-27 · #23-690+A · Building permit (new construction) · 15,131 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records show a building permit for a new institutional building of about 15,131 square feet at 120 Madison Ave in Madison Borough. The permit describes the use as lecture-hall, gallery or church-type space. That means a place for public gatherings, talks, exhibits or worship.
The records don't say what is on the site now. They also don't name who will own or use the building. No developer website, news coverage, or borough meeting agenda or minutes could be tied to this address. The details beyond the county permit summary are unconfirmed.
What it could mean nearby
- Event, worship or lecture use can bring bursts of traffic and parking demand at set times. The records give no details on parking or access.
- A building of this size could change how the site looks and how much of it is paved or open. No site plan details were found.
Where it stands
The county shows a building permit filing dated March 27, 2024, which suggests local land-use review was likely finished or not needed. No approval records were found online. After a permit, construction usually follows with inspections, then a certificate of occupancy before use begins.
- Mar 27, 2024 Latest county filing: building permit for new construction at 120 Madison Ave
Planning terms explained
- Building permit
- Official permission from the local government to start construction once the plans meet building and safety codes.
- Institutional use
- A category for buildings serving the public or community, such as houses of worship, schools or cultural venues.
- Certificate of occupancy
- A document from the local government confirming a finished building is safe to use.
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: Madison Borough's land-use boards and construction office handle local approvals and permits, but no hearing for this project was found. Neighbors can ask the borough clerk or construction office about the file.
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 Madison Borough 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.
Find Madison Borough's meeting agendas →
Comments on this page are not sent to officials and are not part of the public record.
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $5.3M
- ~75 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~37 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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