Union County · Cranford Township · #26-0601
16 Commerce Dr
16 Commerce Dr, Cranford Township, NJ · 144,590 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A new storage building of about 144,590 sq ft at 16 Commerce Dr in Cranford Township, Union County, NJ.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $6,714,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-07-10 · #26-0601 · Building permit (new construction) · 144,590 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new storage building of about 144,590 square feet is proposed at 16 Commerce Dr in Cranford Township, Union County. That is roughly the footprint of two to three large supermarkets. The county record describes it only as warehouse and storage space.
Public parcel records show the address now holds a one-story concrete block commercial building from 1967. A leasing listing has described space there as a small-business "incubator" for storage, light manufacturing, office and catering. The county record does not say whether the new building would replace, expand or sit beside that building.
No news coverage, township agenda, hearing notice, developer page or named future occupant was found for this proposal.
What it could mean nearby
- Commerce Dr is an established commercial and industrial street, so the use fits the surrounding area, though the records give no traffic study.
- A building of this size usually brings more truck and delivery traffic. The size of that increase is not documented for this project.
- Job numbers, utility needs and any effect on schools or open space are not stated in the available records.
Where it stands
A county planning filing was recorded on 2026-07-10. No township approval, hearing or decision was found online. Large projects like this usually go to the local planning board for site plan review, and sometimes for variances, before permits are issued.
- Jul 10, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Cranford Township Planning Board would typically review a site plan application. Residents can usually comment at its public meetings, and agendas are posted on the township website.
Around the web
- 16 COMMERCE DRNJParcelsLists the site as Block 636, Lot 1 in Cranford, with a one-story concrete block commercial building from 1967.
- Cranford Incubator Leasing InfoTenantbaseDescribes the existing space at the address as available for warehouse, storage, office, manufacturing and catering uses.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan review
- A local board's check of a project's layout, including parking, drainage, access and landscaping.
- Variance
- Permission to depart from a zoning rule, such as a limit on building size or height.
- Planning board
- The local volunteer board that reviews development applications and holds public hearings.
- Non-residential square footage
- Floor area for uses other than housing, such as warehouses, offices or stores.
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: $18.8M
- ~1,445 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~361 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)