Middlesex County · Carteret Borough · #020240433
Assembly-use building, 70 Essex St
70 Essex St, Carteret Borough, NJ · 11,572 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new assembly-use building at 70 Essex St in Carteret, about 11,572 square feet, with a reported construction cost of about $1.3 million.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $1,275,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-10-11 · #020240433 · Building permit (new construction) · 11,572 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new assembly-use building is proposed at 70 Essex St in Carteret Borough, Middlesex County. County records list it as an institutional project of about 11,572 square feet, with a reported construction cost of roughly $1.3 million. "Assembly use" is a building-code label for places where groups gather, such as houses of worship, halls or community centers.
The records do not say who will occupy it or what the site holds now. Searches of borough planning board agendas, news coverage and other public sources found nothing specific to this address. No opposition, hearing outcome or approval was found online. The latest county filing is dated October 11, 2024.
What it could mean nearby
- Assembly buildings can bring occasional peaks of visitors and parking demand, especially at events. The records give no details on parking or access for this site.
- The reported $1.3 million cost suggests a modest-scale project. The records do not mention jobs, housing, schools or utilities.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is from October 2024. No public record found online shows whether local approvals have been granted. Projects like this usually need borough land-use review and construction permits before building starts.
- Oct 11, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Carteret's Planning Board usually reviews site plans in public meetings, and residents can ask the borough's planning board clerk for agendas and hearing notices.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building-code category for buildings where people gather in groups, such as worship, meeting or event spaces.
- Institutional
- A project type for buildings serving religious, educational, civic or similar community purposes rather than commercial or residential ones.
- Site plan
- A drawing and application showing how a lot will be used, including the building, parking, access and drainage, reviewed by the local board.
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: $4.1M
- ~57 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~28 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
Contractor or supplier? Get projects like this in the counties you work, by email. Join contractor early access →