Morris County · Wharton Borough · #26-052
100 E Dewey Ave
100 E Dewey Ave, Wharton Borough, NJ · 92,361 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A moderate-hazard storage building of about 92,361 sq ft is proposed at 100 East Dewey Avenue in Wharton Borough.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $3,995,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-04-06 · #26-052 · Building permit (new construction) · 92,361 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A one-story storage and warehouse building of about 92,361 square feet is proposed at 100 East Dewey Avenue in Wharton Borough. County records classify it as a moderate-hazard storage building, meaning the goods stored may burn or pose some fire risk and need stronger fire protection.
The site was a distribution center owned by a chemical company. Trade press reported in April 2024 that a joint venture bought it and had all approvals needed for a new industrial/flex building of about 95,000 square feet. That building would be divisible into units of about 6,250 square feet, with tall ceilings and loading docks. The county figure differs slightly from the press figure, so the plans may have been revised.
No tenant, opposition or borough hearing records were found online.
What it could mean nearby
- Truck traffic could rise on East Dewey Avenue. Reports say the site has access to Interstate 80 and Routes 15, 46 and 10.
- Small divisible units suggest several small businesses could occupy it, which may bring some local jobs.
- The site was already an industrial distribution property, so little new open land is likely to be used.
Where it stands
The 2024 press report said approvals were already in hand. The county filing of April 2026 suggests a new or updated filing for a slightly different building size. Next steps usually include any needed borough site-plan or amendment review, construction permits and then building.
- Apr 6, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the 92,361 sq ft storage building
- Apr 12, 2024 Trade press reported the joint venture closed on the site with approvals for a roughly 95,000 sq ft building
Want to weigh in? The Wharton Borough planning board would typically hear any site-plan changes, and residents can comment at its public meetings. Confirm the schedule with the borough clerk.
Who's behind it
West Dewey LLC (joint venture of Commercial Realty Group and North Jersey Development Group) · A joint venture formed to buy and develop the site, reported to be a partnership of two New Jersey real estate firms.
Around the web
- Joint venture closes on development site in Wharton, plans to build 95K industrial warehouseROI-NJ · Apr 12, 2024A joint venture bought the former distribution center at 100 East Dewey Ave. with approvals for a roughly 95,000 sq ft industrial/flex building.
- CBRE: Developers acquire Wharton parcel slated for new 95,000 sq ft industrial flex projectReal Estate NJConfirms the sale of the parcel, previously owned by a chemical company, and the planned divisible industrial/flex building.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan approval
- A local board's sign-off on a building's layout, parking, drainage and access.
- Industrial/flex
- A building type that can hold warehouse, light industrial and office uses in divisible units.
- Moderate-hazard storage
- A fire-code category for storing goods that burn at a moderate rate, which requires added fire protection.
- Divisible units
- A large building that can be split into several smaller spaces for different tenants.
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: $12.0M
- ~923 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~230 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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