New Development in Elizabeth, New Jersey
37 development projects are moving through Elizabeth, New Jersey's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (11), civic actions (8), commercial (4). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionElizabeth projects (YTD 2026)
37
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Elizabeth development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 11 |
| Civic Actions | 8 |
| Commercial | 4 |
What new projects are filed in Elizabeth right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Storage Industrial Distribution Facility | Elizabeth, NJ (City-level) | Industrial | under review | 2026-07-07 | — |
| Handicapped Parking - 20 Atlantic Street | 20 Atlantic Street, Elizabeth, NJ | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Handicapped Parking - 324 John Street | 324 John Street, Elizabeth, NJ | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| HBC Electric, Inc. Contract Amendment | 306 Chestnut Street, Elizabeth, NJ | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Handicapped Parking Removal - 1242 Clinton Place; 1035 Flora Street | Elizabeth, NJ (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Handicapped Parking - 424 Fulton Street | 424 Fulton Street, Elizabeth, NJ | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Handicapped Parking - 446 Third Avenue | 446 Third Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Handicapped Parking - 219 Delaware Street | 219 Delaware Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-23 | — |
| P-06-22, City Life Properties, LLC, 51-53 West Grand Street, (Hehl, Esq), Prelim/final subdivision Midtown Parcel C/ward 4 | 51 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202 | Development | — | 2026-04-16 | City Life Properties, LLC |
| P-02-26, 131 Court Street, LLC, 131-133 Court Street, (Merman, Esq), Prelim/final site plan, R-3A Zone/Ward 1, Convert existing church into four family with 8 parking spaces. | 131-133 Court Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206 | Residential | — | 2026-04-16 | — |
| P-02-26, 131 Court Street, LLC, 131-133 Court Street, (Merman, Esq), Prelim/final site plan, R-3A Zone/Ward 1, Convert existing church into four family with 8 parking spaces. | 131-133 Court Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206 | Residential | — | 2026-04-16 | — |
| 713-743 Amboy Ave | 713-743 Amboy Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202 | Development | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| 713-743 Amboy Ave | 713-743 Amboy Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202 | Development | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| 536-549 Magie Avenue | 536-540 Magie Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 | Residential | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| 536-549 Magie Avenue | 536-540 Magie Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 | Residential | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
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Recent Elizabeth projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 12 |
Elizabeth development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Elizabeth, New Jersey?
- Boardwalk has indexed 37 development projects in Elizabeth, New Jersey year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (11). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Elizabeth projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Elizabeth in?
- Elizabeth is in Union County, New Jersey.