Passaic County · Paterson City · #26-00851
346-356 Main St
346-356 Main St, Paterson City, NJ · 378,372 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A large assembly-use building at 346-356 Main St in Paterson, about 378,372 sq ft with a reported cost of about $68 million.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $68,008,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-09-10 · #26-00851 · Building permit (new construction) · 378,372 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 2, 2026
County planning records list a very large assembly-use building at 346-356 Main Street in Paterson. It would be about 378,372 square feet, with a reported cost of roughly $68 million. "Assembly use" is a category for buildings where many people gather, such as event halls, houses of worship or entertainment venues. The county file does not say which of these it would be.
No news coverage, developer page, city meeting record or permit specific to this address was found online. Who is building it, who would use it, what stands on the site now, and whether anyone supports or opposes it are all unknown from public sources. The details here come only from the county summary.
What it could mean nearby
- A building of this size could bring large crowds and added traffic and parking demand to Main Street, depending on how it is used.
- A project costing about $68 million could create construction jobs, and possibly permanent jobs once it opens.
- Impacts on schools, utilities and open space cannot be judged from the available records.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated 2026-09-10, which suggests the project is at an early review stage. No city approvals were found. Next steps usually include review by the city's planning or zoning board, and a public hearing.
- Sep 10, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The City of Paterson's planning or zoning board would likely decide, and its public hearings, which are announced in advance, are where residents can comment. The county planning board may also review the plans.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building category for places where large groups gather, such as event halls, houses of worship or theaters.
- Site plan review
- A local board's check of a project's layout, parking, access and drainage before it can be built.
- Institutional
- A project type for buildings serving public, religious, educational or community purposes rather than housing or retail.
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 2, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $132.4M
- ~1,891 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~945 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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