Bergen County · Fort Lee Borough · #20240524
2016 Center Ave.
2016 Center Ave., Fort Lee Borough, NJ · 10,667 sq ft non-residential, restaurant
About this project
A new restaurant building at 2016 Center Ave. in Fort Lee Borough, about 10,667 sq ft, with a reported construction cost of $366,200.
Official description: Restaurants, Night Clubs, Dance Halls, and similar; reported construction cost $366,200
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Restaurants, Night Clubs, Dance Halls, and similar
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-06-25 · #20240524 · Building permit (new construction) · 10,667 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county's planning records describe a new restaurant building at 2016 Center Ave. in Fort Lee Borough. It would be about 10,667 square feet, which is large for a single restaurant. The reported construction cost is $366,200.
The records do not say what is on the site now, who would run the restaurant, or what the design looks like. The cost figure is low for a building this size, so it may cover only part of the work.
No news coverage, borough meeting agendas or minutes, or developer page that clearly concerns this address were found. Nothing is known online about opposition, approvals or the future occupant.
What it could mean nearby
- Restaurant traffic, parking and deliveries could affect Center Ave., but no traffic study was found.
- A restaurant of this size could bring some jobs, but no staffing figures were found.
Where it stands
The county's most recent filing is dated June 25, 2024. No borough approval record was found online. Projects like this usually go through borough land-use review and construction permits before building starts.
- Jun 25, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Fort Lee Borough planning or zoning board usually decides local land-use applications. Residents can comment at its public meetings, but no hearing for this project was found.
Planning terms explained
- Non-residential square footage
- The floor area of a building used for businesses such as restaurants or offices, not for homes.
- County planning record
- A filing the county keeps on proposed development, which often comes before or alongside local approvals.
- Land-use board
- A local board that reviews development plans and decides whether they meet zoning and other 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: $2.3M
- ~106 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~26 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)