Somerset County · Hillsborough Township · #20260871
Storage building on Block 180.01, Lot 45.01
Hillsborough Township, NJ · 105,633 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A new moderate-hazard storage building of about 105,633 sq ft on Block 180.01, Lot 45.01 in Hillsborough Township.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $6,874,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-05-22 · #20260871 · Building permit (new construction) · 105,633 sq ft
The full picture AI research
County records describe a new storage building of about 105,633 square feet on Block 180.01, Lot 45.01 in Hillsborough Township. It is classed as a moderate-hazard storage building, meaning it would hold goods that burn at a moderate rate. That is a fire-code category, not a sign of danger to neighbors.
The county filing doesn't say what is on the site now, who would use the building, or whether it is a warehouse or self-storage. No news coverage, township agenda or minutes, or developer page could be tied to this block and lot. A self-storage project of similar size was reported in Hillsborough, but no source linked it to this parcel, so it is not treated as the same project.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic and truck access can't be assessed because no site plan or traffic study was found.
- A building this size normally needs township review of drainage, lighting, and landscaping buffers.
- Job numbers and the occupant are unknown.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-05-22. No township approval or hearing record was found. Projects like this usually go through township planning board review and site plan approval before building permits are issued.
- May 22, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Hillsborough Township Planning Board normally reviews site plans and holds public hearings. Residents can comment at those hearings, and notices are posted on the township website.
Planning terms explained
- Block and lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land.
- Moderate-hazard storage
- A fire-code category for buildings storing goods that burn at a moderate rate.
- Site plan approval
- A local board's review of a project's layout, access, drainage, and landscaping.
- Planning board
- The local public body that reviews development applications and holds hearings.
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: $13.7M
- ~1,056 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~264 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)