Union County · Berkeley Heights Township · #25-0736
343 Snyder Ave
343 Snyder Ave, Berkeley Heights Township, NJ · 14,684 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
An assembly-type building of about 14,700 sq ft at 343 Snyder Ave in Berkeley Heights Township, Union County, with a reported construction cost of about $399,000.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $399,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-10-14 · #25-0736 · Building permit (new construction) · 14,684 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county's planning records describe an assembly-type building of about 14,700 square feet at 343 Snyder Ave in Berkeley Heights Township. Assembly buildings are places where groups gather, such as houses of worship, community halls or event spaces. The county lists the project as institutional and reports a construction cost of roughly $399,000.
The records don't say what is on the site now, who will use the building, or whether it is new construction or a renovation. The reported cost is low for a new building of this size, so the work may be an interior renovation or a change of use. That is only an inference.
No news coverage, township agendas or minutes, developer pages or state permits were found for this address, so nothing is known about approvals or opposition.
What it could mean nearby
- Gatherings at an assembly building can bring traffic and parking demand at peak times, but no traffic study was found.
- No records indicate new homes, jobs, school students or changes to open space.
Where it stands
The county's most recent filing is dated 2025-10-14. No township hearing or approval was found online. Projects like this usually go through township zoning or planning review, then building permits and inspections.
- Oct 14, 2025 Latest filing in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Berkeley Heights Township planning or zoning board would likely hear any application that needs approval. Residents can check the township website for meeting agendas and comment at public hearings.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building type for gatherings of people, such as worship, meetings or events.
- Institutional
- A category for buildings serving religious, educational, civic or similar community purposes rather than housing or commercial use.
- Change of use
- A formal change in how a building is used, which can require township review.
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: $5.1M
- ~73 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~36 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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