Union County · Elizabeth City · #20260685
735-Pt 737 Edgar Rd
735-Pt 737 Edgar Rd, Elizabeth City, NJ · 6,726 sq ft non-residential, office
About this project
A new business-use building of about 6,726 square feet on 735 and part of 737 Edgar Road in Elizabeth City.
Official description: Business Uses; reported construction cost $1,023,775
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Business Uses
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-06-11 · #20260685 · Building permit (new construction) · 6,726 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a proposal for a new business-use building of about 6,726 square feet on 735 and part of 737 Edgar Road in Elizabeth. It is classed as office space. The county's description doesn't say who would occupy it.
The records don't describe what stands on the site now, how tall the building would be, or how much parking it would have.
No news coverage, city meeting agenda, hearing notice or developer page for this project was found online. This explanation therefore rests on the county filing alone, which was most recently updated on 2026-06-11.
What it could mean nearby
- A building of this size would likely add some daily trips for employees and visitors on Edgar Road, but no traffic study was found.
- The records list no new homes, so school enrollment is unlikely to be affected.
- Office use could bring a modest number of jobs, but the records don't give a figure.
Where it stands
The county filing is dated 2026-06-11. No local approval, hearing or decision was found online. A project like this usually goes to the city's planning or zoning board for site plan review, followed by construction permits if it is approved.
- Jun 11, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The City of Elizabeth planning or zoning board would normally review a project like this. Residents can usually comment at its public hearing, and the city clerk or planning office can confirm the schedule.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan review
- A local board's check of a project's layout, parking, drainage and access before it can be built.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of a building used for business, office or other purposes other than housing.
- Planning board
- A local public body that reviews development applications and decides whether they meet local 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.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $2.0M
- ~22 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~16 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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