Bergen County · Fort Lee Borough · #20251093
Block 265, Lot 2
Fort Lee Borough, NJ · 61,557 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new medical and nursing care facility for six or more occupants, about 61,557 sq ft, on Block 265, Lot 2 in Fort Lee Borough.
Official description: Medical, nursing care, for 6+ occupants; reported construction cost $450,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Medical, nursing care, for 6+ occupants
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-11-07 · #20251093 · Building permit (new construction) · 61,557 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a proposed new medical and nursing care facility on Block 265, Lot 2 in Fort Lee Borough, Bergen County. The building would be about 61,557 square feet and is classed as institutional, meaning it serves a care purpose rather than being housing or a store. The records say it would house six or more occupants, which usually means a residential-style care setting such as a nursing home.
The records do not say what is on the lot now, who would operate the facility, or how many beds it would have.
No developer website, news coverage, meeting agenda, hearing notice or state permit was found that clearly matches this lot. The explanation therefore rests on the county filing alone, the latest of which is dated November 7, 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- A care facility of this size could bring daily traffic from staff, visitors, deliveries and ambulances, but no traffic study was found.
- It would likely create health-care and support jobs, though the number is not stated in the records.
Where it stands
A county planning filing was recorded on 2025-11-07. No local approval status could be confirmed. Projects like this usually need a borough land-use board review of the site plan, and nursing facilities also need state health department approval.
- Nov 7, 2025 Latest county planning filing for Block 265, Lot 2
Want to weigh in? Fort Lee's land-use board, which is likely its Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, would normally decide, and residents can usually comment at its public hearing. Check the borough's posted notices for the date.
Planning terms explained
- Block and lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land in a municipality.
- Institutional use
- A building type serving a public or care purpose, such as a medical, nursing or educational facility.
- Site plan review
- A board's check of a project's layout, including parking, drainage, access and landscaping.
- Certificate of need
- State health department approval that New Jersey generally requires before certain health-care facilities are built or expanded.
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: $21.5M
- ~307 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~153 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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