Essex County · Newark City · #25CP001948
162-164 Hillside Ave, Newark
162-164 Hillside Ave, Newark City, NJ · 7,520 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new assembly-type building is planned at 162-164 Hillside Avenue in Newark, Essex County, about 7,520 sq ft.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $3,228,500
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-10-30 · #25CP001948 · Building permit (new construction) · 7,520 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a proposed new assembly-type building at 162-164 Hillside Avenue in Newark, Essex County. "Assembly" is a planning label for buildings where people gather, such as houses of worship, meeting halls or community centers. The building would be about 7,520 square feet, roughly the size of three or four large single-family homes combined.
The county's latest filing on the project is dated October 30, 2025. The records do not say what is on the site now, who will use the building, or who is building it.
A web search found no news coverage, city meeting agendas, hearing notices, developer pages or permits that clearly relate to this address. This explanation therefore relies only on the county facts.
What it could mean nearby
- Assembly buildings can bring bursts of traffic and parking demand at meeting times. The records give no details on parking or access.
- The records do not mention new homes, jobs, open space changes or school impacts. The building is non-residential, so new housing is not expected.
Where it stands
A filing with the county planning office was recorded on 2025-10-30. No city approval status was found online. Projects like this usually need local land-use review, then building permits, before construction can begin.
- Oct 30, 2025 Latest filing recorded in Essex County planning records
Want to weigh in? Local land-use applications in Newark are usually heard by the city's Central Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, and residents can typically comment at public hearings. Whether this project is on an agenda was not found.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building type meant for groups of people to gather, such as for worship, events or community meetings.
- Institutional
- A category for buildings serving the public or community, such as religious, educational or civic facilities, rather than housing or stores.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of a building that is not used for housing.
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: $2.6M
- ~37 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~18 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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