# NEWARK | LOW-RISE / GENERAL Development News + Construction
**URL:** https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945
**Category:** General Development
**Created:** [June 3, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945 "2020-06-03T14:24:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [June 3, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/1 "2020-06-03T14:24:52Z")
I didn’t see a thread for general Newark developments so here its is! (feel free to merge/edit away)
> **[Development Called 'The Blvd' Could Replace Former Newark Bank | Jersey Digs](https://jerseydigs.com/the-blvd-development-planned-535-541-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-blvd-newark/)**
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> The old Hamilton Building and Loan Association site in Newark recently sold to a developer who plans to demolish the building to create "The Blvd".
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/2 "2020-06-15T14:43:31Z")
Newark has a lot of nice older buildings, hopefully they will be renovated like this one.
> **[Transformation of historic Newark building complete as Korean BBQ joint inks...](https://www.nj.com/essex/2020/06/transformation-of-historic-newark-building-complete-as-korean-bbq-joint-inks-lease.html)**
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> KBG Korean BBQ & Grill is set to open later this year or early next year inside the Hahne & Co. building.
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/3 "2020-07-23T13:46:25Z")
Two more:
> **[New Details Revealed About 10-Story Development Plan for Newark’s 31 Central...](https://jerseydigs.com/new-details-revealed-31-central-avenue-newark-development/)**
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> A building at the corner of Halsey Street and Central Avenue in Downtown Newark that previously contained the 31 Central art studios is expected to be replaced with a 10-story development.
> **[Newark’s Metropolitan Building Could Be Expanded Into 18-Story Development |...](https://jerseydigs.com/metropolitan-building-260-washington-street-newark-expanded-into-18-story-development/)**
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> A firm associated with the Hanini Group applied to turn the old Metropolitan Building at 260 Washington Street in Newark into an 18-story development.
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### Author:  [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/4 "2020-07-27T01:26:16Z")
> **[Newark moves forward construction of eight housing developments - NJBIZ](https://njbiz.com/newark-moves-forward-construction-eight-housing-developments/)**
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> Expert
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### Author:  [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/5 "2020-08-14T21:31:41Z")
87-89 Halsey Street (downtown)
> **[Building on Downtown Newark’s Halsey Street Could Undergo Expansion | Jersey...](https://jerseydigs.com/87-89-halsey-street-downtown-newarks-halsey-street-could-undergo-expansion/)**
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> A developer wants to add two stories to 87-89 Halsey Street in Newark and construct a new building adjacent to the existing one.
648-652 Raymond Boulevard (Ironbound District)
> **[120-Unit Mixed-Use Development Proposed Across From Newark’s Riverfront Park...](https://jerseydigs.com/raymond-mott-development-proposed-648-652-raymond-boulevard-newark/)**
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> The owner of an old industrial property at 648-652 Raymond Boulevard in Newark’s Ironbound is seeking approval today to construct a five-story development.
28-46 Irvine Turner Boulevard and 20-34 Livingston Street (a bit southwest of downtown)
> **[Renderings Released of 155-Unit Proposal for Newark’s Queen of Angels Site |...](https://jerseydigs.com/renderings-155-unit-proposal-queen-of-angels-site-46-irvine-turner-blvd-newark/)**
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> A developer wants to bring a building with 155 units to a site on Newark’s Irvine Turner Boulevard that was once home to the Queen of Angels Church and School.
179 Van Buren Street (heart of Ironbound)
> **[After Homeless Shelter Plan Denied, Apartments Could Come to Newark Building...](https://jerseydigs.com/homeless-shelter-denied-apartments-could-come-to-179-van-buren-street-newark/)**
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> After plans to turn a building in Newark’s Ironbound into a shelter for veterans experiencing homelessness were denied, a developer is seeking to bring nine apartments to the building.
89-93 Elizabeth Avenue (a mile south of downtown)
> **[29-Unit Development Could Replace Newark Car Dealership | Jersey Digs](https://jerseydigs.com/29-unit-development-planned-89-93-elizabeth-avenue-newark/)**
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> The owner of a used car and U-Haul dealership on Elizabeth Avenue in Newark is proposing a building with 29 units and retail space on the premises.
66-80 South Orange Avenue (just west of downtown)
> **[Rendering Released of 108-Unit Proposal Along South Orange Avenue in Newark |...](https://jerseydigs.com/rendering-released-108-unit-project-66-80-south-orange-avenue-newark/)**
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> We now know new information about a developer’s plans to bring a five-story building to 66-80 South Orange Avenue in Newark.
“A company is proposing a 15-story building at 50-54 Sussex Avenue and neighboring 18 Hoyt Street in the University Heights section of the Central Ward.” - just southwest of Broad Street Station
> **[15-Story Development Proposed in Newark’s University Heights | Jersey Digs](https://jerseydigs.com/15-story-development-proposed-50-54-sussex-avenue-newark-university-heights/)**
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> A site near Newark’s NJIT campus is the subject of a proposal calling for a 15-story mixed-use building with more than 200 residential units.
53-57 Bruen Street (just south of Penn Station)
> **[56-Unit Mixed-Use Project Proposed for Bruen Street in Newark’s Ironbound |...](https://jerseydigs.com/56-unit-mixed-use-project-proposed-53-57-bruen-street-newark/)**
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> A development application has been submitted for 53-57 Bruen Street in the MX-3 zone within Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood.
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### Author:  [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/6 "2020-08-17T19:25:13Z")
31 Scott Street
> **[Renderings Released of Newark’s 92-Unit 'Scott Towers' Project | Jersey Digs](https://jerseydigs.com/renderings-released-of-newarks-92-unit-scott-towers-project/)**
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> More than two years after the Newark sold several properties for $200,000, the new owner is proposing a nine-story development called 31 Scott Street.
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### Author:  [@Peezee](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Peezee)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2020, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/7 "2020-08-17T23:48:17Z")
All these approvals/proposals in Newark, hopefully we see some action! The downtown core is getting there, hopefully momentum picks up!
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### Author:  [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/8 "2020-08-20T21:21:27Z")
41-47 Astor Street (about 1.5 miles south of Penn Station)
> **[20-Unit Development Proposed for Newark’s Astor Street | Jersey Digs](https://jerseydigs.com/20-unit-development-proposed-41-47-astor-place-newark/)**
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> A developer’s plans to bring a five-story building to three properties near Newark’s Lincoln Park could be approved this week, but a planner wrote in a memo that the project is “out of scale.”
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/9 "2020-08-27T18:39:01Z")
73 Academy Street,
Interesting that they want to reuse what there seems somewhat unusual these days
> **[Eight New Residential Units Planned Near Newark’s Washington Street Light...](https://jerseydigs.com/eight-residential-units-planned-73-academy-street-newark/)**
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> An existing building at 73 Academy Street in Downtown Newark could undergo an adaptive reuse and expansion project bringing eight new residential units.
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### Author:  [@Peezee](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Peezee)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/10 "2020-08-27T18:55:52Z")
too bad its not more units, seems like something bigger could have gone there.
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### Author:  [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)
#### Post date: [August 28, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/11 "2020-08-28T22:47:45Z")
59-97 Chapel Street (just east of the Ironbound)
> **[New Details Revealed About Development Around Newark’s Terrell Homes | Jersey...](https://jerseydigs.com/new-details-development-terrell-homes-newark/)**
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> The Newark Housing Authority is planning to partner with a private developer to bring close to 70 residential units for seniors to the Terrell Homes site.
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### Author:  [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)
#### Post date: [September 4, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/12 "2020-09-04T12:48:55Z")
34 Clinton Street in downtown
> **[New Seven-Story Building Could Come to Downtown Newark’s Clinton Street |...](https://jerseydigs.com/new-seven-story-building-could-come-to-downtown-newarks-clinton-street/)**
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> This 29-unit Downtown Newark development by a firm associated with Paramount Assets would sit between two of the company’s other projects.
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### Author:  [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/13 "2020-09-16T22:07:12Z")
746-758 South 14th Street
> **[Developer Proposes 38-Unit 'Ridgeview Square at Pierce Street' Project in...](https://jerseydigs.com/developer-proposes-38-unit-ridgeview-square-at-pierce-street-project-in-newark/)**
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> Three new townhouse-style apartment buildings could be coming to the South 14th Street area in Newark as part of the “Ridgeview Square” project.
78-82 Walnut Street (just south of Prudential Center)
> **[12-Story Building Could Replace Three Newark Homes | Jersey Digs](https://jerseydigs.com/12-story-building-could-replace-three-homes-at-78-82-walnut-street-in-newark/)**
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> A developer’s application says that more than 75 residential units are planned for three lots along Walnut Street in Newark.
349-397 Broad Street (just north of Broad Street Station)
> **[44 Additional Units Planned for Russo Project Near Newark Broad Street Station...](https://jerseydigs.com/44-additional-units-planned-for-russo-project-near-newark-broad-street-station/)**
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> The company seeking to bring a 299-unit mixed-use development to a large vacant tract in Newark’s Lower Broadway neighborhood is seeking amended approvals.
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/14 "2020-09-21T13:46:25Z")
Fantastic to see this part of Newark’s history revitalized and reused in way that will benefit the community!
> **[Historic mansion neglected for decades in Newark slated to become artisan...](https://www.nj.com/essex/2020/09/historic-mansion-neglected-for-decades-in-newark-slated-to-become-artisan-housing.html)**
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> The Kreuger-Scott Mansion in Newark will be turned into housing and workspace for local artisans.
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/15 "2020-10-07T14:42:42Z")
> **[Newark Developer Proposes Demolishing Downtown Buildings, Constructing...](https://jerseydigs.com/newark-developer-proposes-demolishing-27-29-31-academy-street-buildings/)**
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> The Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is expected to hear a plan associated with Paramount Assets that calls for bringing a major mixed-use development near Prudential’s headquarters.
Boring but not bad, I wish it was replacing a surface parking lot and not some nicer old buildings…
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/16 "2020-10-26T16:48:36Z")
> **[Newark plans new pedestrian skyway, and commuters are going to pay for it](https://www.nj.com/essex/2020/10/newark-plans-new-pedestrian-skyway-and-commuters-are-going-to-pay-for-it.html)**
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> A new 3.5% tax on short and long-term parking will pay for the project, but residents will be exempt.
> **[Former Rutgers building getting $91M makeover into luxury apartment tower](https://www.nj.com/essex/2020/10/former-rutgers-building-getting-91m-makeover-into-luxury-apartment-tower.html)**
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> The project is dubbed 'Newark Urby.'
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/17 "2020-11-03T23:16:16Z")
Sounds like my kind of place even though I fall into the Millennial category!
> **[Study Ranks Newark as the Worst City for Millennials | Jersey Digs](https://jerseydigs.com/study-ranks-newark-as-the-worst-city-for-millennials/)**
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> Rent.com ranked Newark dead last for millennials due to low marks in several metrics including median income, unemployment rate, and cost of living.
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### Author:  [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)
#### Post date: [December 9, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/18 "2020-12-09T18:51:27Z")
[https://rew-online.com/190m-newark-penn-station-overhaul-unveiled/](https://rew-online.com/190m-newark-penn-station-overhaul-unveiled/)
> The work is slated to begin immediately with $30 million in renovations and restorations, with additional upgrades scheduled over the next five years totaling $160 million. The upgrades will be funded by the State.
> The first phase of renovations will focus on aesthetics such as restoration of the classic benches in the waiting room, installation of brighter lighting, updating of the bathrooms, improved HVAC and air-handling, fresh paint and tile, and a deep clean of the limestone exterior to once again showcase the architecturally significant façade.
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> In the bus lanes, new lighting and improved drainage will improve the rider experience. And improved directional and way-finding signage will help make sense of this station’s labyrinth of platforms and hallways.
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [December 9, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/19 "2020-12-09T19:25:34Z")
Hopefully that will spur some of those nearby surface parking lots to be replaced with high-rises.
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### Author:  [@Oppix56](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Oppix56)
#### Post date: [December 22, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-low-rise-general-development-news-construction/16945/20 "2020-12-22T16:24:32Z")
nice to see facades being preserved on both of these projects.
> **[Plans for Newark’s Metropolitan Building Site Now Call for 22-Story...](https://jerseydigs.com/plans-for-newarks-metropolitan-building-site-now-call-for-22-story-development/)**
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> New renderings have been released showing that a 22-story with retail space and more than 200 units could come to Washington Street in Downtown Newark.
> **[Hotel and Restaurant Proposed for Downtown Jersey City's Newark Avenue |...](https://jerseydigs.com/hotel-and-restaurant-proposed-for-downtown-jersey-citys-newark-avenue/)**
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> In October the old Capital One bank at 201 Newark Avenue in Jersey City sold. Now, we’ve learned that a hotel called “The Albion” and a restaurant could come to the premises.
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