Middlesex County · Piscataway Township · #20260777
1551 S Washington Ave
1551 S Washington Ave, Piscataway Township, NJ · 155,000 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A new moderate-hazard storage building of about 155,000 sq ft is permitted at 1551 South Washington Avenue in Piscataway Township.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $10,650,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-04-02 · #20260777 · Building permit (new construction) · 155,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new warehouse of about 155,000 square feet is going up at 1551 South Washington Avenue in Piscataway Township. County records list it as a moderate-hazard storage building. The developer's announcement calls it a modern, Class A distribution building for companies that move goods around the region.
The site used to hold an office building, which was torn down in August 2025. The property sits right beside Interstate 287 and has about 400 feet of highway frontage. The developer held a groundbreaking in March 2026 and expected to finish in October 2026. The developer says it is aiming for LEED Silver, a green-building rating.
No tenant has been named publicly. No news coverage of opposition or of local hearings was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Trucks would likely use South Washington Avenue and the I-287 access, so truck traffic could rise nearby.
- The developer describes the site as close to the highway network, which fits regional truck distribution.
- A 30-year PILOT (tax abatement) is described as available for the site. That could affect how much property tax the township collects.
- Replacing an old office building with a warehouse changes the type of use on the site, but no open space is reported lost.
Where it stands
Construction began in March 2026 and the developer expected to finish in October 2026, so the building may be nearly complete. Next steps usually include final inspections, a certificate of occupancy and then leasing to a tenant.
- Apr 2, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
- Mar 23, 2026 Developer press release announcing the groundbreaking
- Mar 18, 2026 Groundbreaking ceremony held
- Aug 2025 Former office building demolished
- 2022 Developer acquired the property
Want to weigh in? No open approval was found; Piscataway Township's planning board and zoning board agendas are where site-plan matters are normally heard and where residents can comment.
Who's behind it
IDI Logistics · IDI Logistics is a developer and owner of industrial and logistics warehouse buildings.
Around the web
- IDI Logistics Breaks Ground on 155,272 SF Class A Warehouse in Piscataway, New JerseyIDI Logistics · Mar 23, 2026Gives the groundbreaking date, the demolition of the old office building, the October 2026 completion target and the PILOT.
- IDI breaks ground on 155,000 sq. ft. warehouse at former Piscataway office siteReal Estate NJTrade coverage of the groundbreaking at the former office site.
- 155,272 SF Available for Lease, 1551 South Washington AvenueCBREShows the building is being marketed for lease, with no tenant named.
Planning terms explained
- Class A
- A label for newer, high-quality commercial buildings with modern features.
- PILOT
- A payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement, where a property owner makes set payments instead of regular property taxes.
- LEED Silver
- A mid-level green-building certification for energy and environmental performance.
- Moderate-hazard storage
- A building-code category for storage of materials that pose a moderate fire risk.
- Site plan
- A detailed layout showing a building, parking, driveways and drainage, which the township reviews.
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: $20.1M
- ~1,550 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~387 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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