Storage Facility on Route 88, Brick Township

The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026

A new self-storage building of about 27,125 square feet is proposed on a 1.7-acre commercial lot on Route 88 in Brick Township, at the corner of Jordan Road. Local news reports say the site is a former gas station, which also had a car wash and a small fast-food restaurant, and it has been closed for roughly a decade.

The owner, 2225 Route 88 Realty, LLC, described it as a "boutique" facility. Local coverage describes a three-story building about 35 to 38.5 feet tall. The height needed a variance, meaning permission to exceed the 35-foot zone limit. Reports say the township planning board approved the project in 2023. The reports differ slightly on dates and on which board handled each step. No news of opposition, a named storage operator, or construction was found. The county filing dated July 2024 suggests the project has continued through later reviews.

What it could mean nearby

• Traffic: officials at the hearings reportedly agreed that self-storage produces the least traffic of any use allowed in this business zone.
• Access: reports describe entry from Route 88 and an exit onto Jordan Road, with two loading bays and 16 parking spaces.
• Site reuse: a long-vacant former gas station site would be redeveloped.
• Jobs and schools: storage facilities usually employ few people and add no students; no specific figures were found.

Where it stands

Local news reported board approvals in 2023, and the county filed a record for the project in July 2024. Current construction status could not be confirmed. Next steps usually include final engineering sign-off, construction permits, then building, which reports estimated at 10 to 12 months.

• Jul 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
• Jun 2023 Brick planning board reportedly approved the self-storage center
• May 2023 Hearing on the proposal continued at a special meeting after time ran out
• Feb 2023 Local news reported the developer's proposal to convert the former gas station

Want to weigh in? The Brick Township Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment hold public meetings where residents can comment on applications; check the township's website for agendas.

Who's behind it

2225 Route 88 Realty, LLC · A property-holding company that owns the Route 88 site; no official website or other projects were found.

Around the web

• Brick planning board approves boutique self-storage center for gas station siteShorebeat · Jun 1, 2023Reports planning board approval, with a roughly 35-foot building, 16 parking spaces, and access from Route 88 and Jordan Road.
• Hearing on self-storage facility proposed for Brick lot will continue this monthShorebeat · May 1, 2023Describes the continued hearing and the height variance for the proposed building.
• Developer seeking to turn former Brick gas station into self-storage facilityShorebeat · Feb 1, 2023Introduces the proposal to reuse the former gas station site at Route 88 and Jordan Road.

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.