Middlesex County · South Plainfield Borough · #240662
Block 550, Lot 1, South Plainfield
South Plainfield Borough, NJ · 9,376 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
Building permit for a lecture hall, art gallery or church-type building of about 9,376 sq ft in South Plainfield Borough, Middlesex County.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $1,027,500
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-06-27 · #240662 · Building permit (new construction) · 9,376 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a building permit for an institutional building of about 9,376 square feet on Block 550, Lot 1 in South Plainfield. The record describes it as a lecture hall, art gallery or church-type building. That label is a permit category. It does not say who will use the building or what it will be used for.
No online sources were found about this specific lot. The records do not say what is on the site now.
The building is moderate in size. It is roughly the footprint of a small house of worship or community hall.
What it could mean nearby
- The records do not describe traffic, parking or access. Institutional buildings often bring more visitors at set times, such as weekends or evenings.
- The records do not point to new homes, jobs, school effects or utility changes.
Where it stands
A building permit filing was recorded with the county on 2024-06-27. A permit usually means local land-use approvals are done or were not required. Construction inspections normally come next, followed by a certificate of occupancy.
- Jun 27, 2024 Latest county filing for the building permit
Want to weigh in? No public hearing was found for this lot. Residents can ask the South Plainfield Borough construction or planning office about the permit, and can speak during public comment at Planning Board or Borough Council meetings.
Planning terms explained
- Building permit
- Official permission from the local government to build, based on a review of the construction plans.
- Institutional use
- A category for buildings serving the public or a group, such as places of worship, schools or community halls.
- Block and lot
- The borough's tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land.
- Certificate of occupancy
- The document that says a finished building is safe and approved to be used.
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: $3.3M
- ~46 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~23 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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