Essex County · Newark City · #26CP000236
Business building, Block 2685 Lot 30.01
Newark City, NJ · 44,922 sq ft non-residential, office
About this project
A business-use building of about 44,922 square feet on Block 2685, Lot 30.01 in Newark, Essex County. The reported construction cost is about $22 million.
Official description: Business Uses; reported construction cost $22,013,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Business Uses
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-02-02 · #26CP000236 · Building permit (new construction) · 44,922 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County planning records list a proposed office building of about 44,922 square feet on Block 2685, Lot 30.01 in Newark, Essex County. The reported construction cost is roughly $22 million. The latest county filing is dated February 2, 2026.
The records do not say what is on the site now, who will use the building, or how tall it will be. Searches found no developer website, news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or permits clearly tied to this lot. No opposition or approvals were found online.
Block and lot numbers are the city's tax-map labels for a parcel. They identify the site without giving a street address.
What it could mean nearby
- Office use could bring daytime workers and some added traffic and parking demand, though no traffic study was found.
- No housing, open space or school effects are indicated in the county records.
Where it stands
The county filing shows the project is in the planning stage. Newark's land-use boards usually review site plans next, and construction permits follow if the project is approved.
- Feb 2, 2026 Latest filing in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? In Newark, site plans are usually reviewed by the Central Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, and residents can comment at their public meetings. No hearing for this project was found.
Planning terms explained
- Block and lot
- The numbers the city uses to identify a specific parcel on its tax map.
- Non-residential square footage
- Total floor area used for offices, shops or other non-housing purposes.
- Site plan review
- A board's check of a building's layout, parking, access and drainage before approval.
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: $13.5M
- ~149 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~112 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)