Bergen County · Fort Lee Borough · #20250189
2045 Lemoine Ave
2045 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee Borough, NJ · 16,020 sq ft non-residential, office
About this project
A new-construction business building permit at 2045 Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee covers 16,020 sq ft, with a reported construction cost of $2.76 million.
Official description: Business Uses; reported construction cost $2,755,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Business Uses
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-03-03 · #20250189 · Building permit (new construction) · 16,020 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A building permit filed with Bergen County covers a new office building at 2045 Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee. The building would have about 16,020 square feet of non-residential space. The reported construction cost is about $2.76 million.
The county record doesn't say what is on the site now, who will occupy the building, or how many floors it will have. Searches found no news coverage, borough meeting agendas or minutes, hearing notices, developer page or press release clearly about this project. A commercial real estate listing exists for the same address, but it doesn't clearly describe this project, so it isn't relied on here.
The explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone. A permit for new construction usually means the plans have cleared, or are close to clearing, local zoning and building review.
What it could mean nearby
- Construction activity, such as trucks, noise and lane or sidewalk closures, could occur along Lemoine Avenue while the building goes up.
- Office use typically brings daytime workers and customers rather than new homes or school-age children, though the records don't give a tenant or staffing figure.
Where it stands
A new-construction business building permit was in the county records as of 2025-03-03. No hearing or approval record was found online. After a permit, construction usually begins, followed by inspections and a certificate of occupancy before the building can be used.
- Mar 3, 2025 Latest county filing for the new office building permit
Want to weigh in? Fort Lee's land use boards and construction office handle local review. Residents can check the borough's meeting calendar or ask the borough clerk about public comment.
Planning terms explained
- Building permit
- Official local permission to start construction after the plans meet building and safety codes.
- Non-residential square footage
- Floor area used for offices, shops or other business uses rather than homes.
- Certificate of occupancy
- A document the municipality issues when a finished building passes inspection and can be used.
- Zoning
- Local rules that set what can be built on a property and how large it can be.
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: $4.8M
- ~53 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~40 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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