Essex County · Newark City · #26CP001419
Business building in Newark
Newark City, NJ · 71,411 sq ft non-residential, office
About this project
A new business building of about 71,411 sq ft on a parcel in Newark, Essex County, NJ.
Official description: Business Uses; reported construction cost $11,215,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Business Uses
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-07-07 · #26CP001420 · Building permit (new construction) · 71,411 sq ft
- 2026-07-07 · #26CP001418 · Building permit (new construction) · 20,574 sq ft
- 2026-07-07 · #26CP001421 · Building permit (new construction) · 71,411 sq ft
- 2026-07-07 · #26CP001419 · Building permit (new construction) · 99,038 sq ft
- 2026-03-25 · #26CP000620 · Building permit (new construction) · 262,434 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new office building of about 71,411 square feet is proposed on a parcel in Newark, Essex County. That is roughly the floor area of a mid-sized suburban office block. The county record gives no street address, developer or future tenant.
The records don't say what is on the site now or how tall the building would be. No news coverage, meeting agenda, hearing notice or developer page could be tied to this project. Nothing was found about opposition, approvals or who will occupy the building. The details here come only from the county planning record, which was last updated in July 2026.
What it could mean nearby
- The records don't say how many jobs, parking spaces or vehicle trips the building would bring, so traffic effects can't be judged yet.
- An office use usually means daytime workers rather than new homes, so a direct effect on schools is unlikely.
- Water, sewer and stormwater needs would normally be reviewed during site plan review. No details were found.
Where it stands
The county record shows a filing dated July 2026, which suggests the project is in the review stage. Local site plan review, usually by the city's Central Planning Board, typically comes next. Construction permits follow if it is approved.
- Jul 7, 2026 Latest filing on this project in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? In Newark, site plans are generally decided by the Central Planning Board, which holds public meetings where residents can comment. The agenda for this project could not be confirmed.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan review
- A local board's check of a building's layout, parking, access, drainage and landscaping before it can be built.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of a building used for something other than housing, such as offices.
- Central Planning Board
- Newark's board that reviews development applications and holds public hearings on them.
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: $14.3M
- ~714 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~178 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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