Monmouth County · Manalapan Township · #20242083
New assembly building, Block 51, Lot 1
Manalapan Township, NJ · 18,103 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new building of about 18,103 sq ft in Manalapan Township for assembly-type uses such as lecture halls, galleries or churches, with a reported cost of about $4.25 million.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $4,250,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-09-03 · #20242083 · Building permit (new construction) · 18,103 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a new building of about 18,103 square feet in Manalapan Township, Monmouth County. It would be used for assembly purposes, such as a lecture hall, gallery or house of worship. The reported cost is about $4.25 million. The site is Block 51, Lot 1.
The records don't say what is on the lot now. They also don't name the developer or the future occupant. No township agendas, minutes, news stories or developer pages were found that clearly match this lot, so nothing further is known about opposition, approvals or who will use the building.
What it could mean nearby
- Assembly buildings can bring concentrated traffic and parking demand at event times. The records give no traffic study, so the size of any effect is unknown.
- The records show no new homes or housing. Job creation is likely small and unconfirmed.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated September 3, 2024. No township approval or hearing results were found for this lot. Projects like this usually need site plan approval from the township planning board before permits and construction.
- Sep 3, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Manalapan Township Planning Board normally reviews site plans for new institutional buildings. Residents can usually comment at its public meetings, and the township posts agendas on its website.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building type where groups gather, such as a house of worship, lecture hall or gallery.
- Site plan approval
- A local board's review of a project's layout, including parking, drainage, lighting and access.
- Block and Lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land.
- Institutional
- A category for non-residential, non-commercial buildings such as places of worship, schools and community facilities.
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: $6.3M
- ~90 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~45 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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