Passaic County · Totowa Borough · #24000392
783 N Riverview Dr
783 N Riverview Dr, Totowa Borough, NJ · 120,013 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A new storage building of about 120,013 square feet at 783 N Riverview Drive in Totowa Borough, classed as moderate hazard.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $572,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2024-11-06 · #24000392 · Building permit (new construction) · 120,013 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a new storage building of about 120,013 square feet at 783 N Riverview Drive in Totowa. Online sources show it as a self-storage facility, which is indoor, rentable storage units for households and businesses. It is not a warehouse for shipping goods.
A Passaic County planning review described the plan as tearing down an existing commercial building and putting up a self-storage facility of about 122,676 square feet. The county's figure differs slightly from the 120,013 square feet in the filing. The site is on Block 173, Lot 38. The borough's Board of Adjustment agenda for November 2023 listed a use variance for self-storage, which means permission for a use the zoning does not normally allow.
A listing for an Extra Space Storage facility at 783 Riverview Drive describes a building a reviewer called new. That suggests the project may already be built and open. This is not confirmed by an official source, and no news coverage or opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Self-storage usually brings fewer daily vehicle trips than a distribution warehouse, though the records include no traffic study.
- Few permanent jobs are likely. A listing mentions an onsite manager.
- Replacing an older commercial building with a new one on the same lot makes new open space unlikely.
Where it stands
The county planning board reviewed the site plan in 2023 and 2024 and noted conditions to meet before unconditional approval. A third-party listing suggests the facility may now be operating, but no official completion record was found. The usual next steps are final approvals, a certificate of occupancy and opening.
- Nov 6, 2024 Latest county filing for the project
- Apr 2024 Passaic County planning board agenda listed the site plan (SP-23-036), with conditions still to be met
- Nov 8, 2023 Totowa Board of Adjustment agenda listed a use variance request for self-storage at this address
Want to weigh in? The Totowa Board of Adjustment and Planning Board handle local land-use approvals at public meetings, and the Passaic County Planning Board reviews site plans. Both have likely already acted on the main approvals, so check the borough clerk for any remaining hearings.
Who's behind it
Montar Group, LLC · The applicant named on the borough's 2023 agenda. The operator listed at the address is Extra Space Storage, a self-storage company.
Around the web
- Totowa Board of Adjustment agenda (November 2023)Borough of Totowa · Nov 3, 2023Appears to be the borough agenda listing the self-storage use variance request for 783 N Riverview Drive.
- Extra Space Storage at 783 Riverview DriveStorageCafeLists an Extra Space Storage facility at this address with climate-controlled units, and a reviewer calls the building new.
Planning terms explained
- Use variance
- Permission to use land in a way the local zoning does not normally allow.
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing and review of a building's layout, parking, drainage and access.
- Board of Adjustment
- A local board that decides on zoning variances.
- Self-storage
- A building with rentable indoor units where people keep belongings.
- Block and lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel.
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: $15.6M
- ~1,200 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~300 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)