Essex County · Newark City · #25CP002195
Block 4208, Lot 12.01 mixed-use project
Newark City, NJ · 34,975 sq ft non-residential, mixed use
About this project
A project on Block 4208, Lot 12.01 in Newark, Essex County, NJ, combines business uses with five or more family buildings, totaling about 35,000 sq ft with a reported construction cost of about $4.5 million.
Official description: Business Uses; 5+ Family Buildings; reported construction cost $4,461,502
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- 5+ Family Buildings
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-12-09 · #25CP002195 · Building permit (new construction) · 34,975 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a mixed-use project on Block 4208, Lot 12.01 in Newark. It would combine business space with a residential building of five or more families, such as an apartment building. The county lists about 35,000 square feet of non-residential floor area and a reported construction cost of roughly $4.5 million.
The county filing does not say what is on the site now. It also doesn't give a street address, a developer, or the future tenants.
No news coverage, city meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer pages were found that clearly refer to this specific block and lot. Details such as the number of homes, building height and parking are therefore unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Business space of this size could bring some local jobs and shops or services, but the records don't say what types.
- Traffic, parking, school and utility effects can't be judged because the records give no unit count or site plan.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-12-09. No local approval status was found. Projects like this usually need city site plan review by the Newark planning or zoning board, then building permits, before construction starts.
- Dec 9, 2025 Latest filing in county planning records
Want to weigh in? In Newark, the Central Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment typically reviews projects like this. Residents can usually comment at public hearings listed on the city's agenda pages.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A project that combines different uses, such as shops or offices with homes, on one site.
- Block and lot
- The numbers the municipality uses to identify a specific parcel on its tax map.
- Site plan approval
- A board's review of a project's layout, including access, parking and landscaping.
- Non-residential square footage
- Floor area used for business or other purposes besides 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: $9.1M
- ~116 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~87 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)