# Planned developments in Essex County, NJ

Boardwalk found 420+ planned projects in Essex County, NJ in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly residential. The latest is on the Newark Central Planning Board agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/essex/

## Essex County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 420+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 43 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, Newark Central Planning Board |
| Sources we check | 7 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Essex County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 220+ | 53% |
| Development decisions | 83 | 19% |
| Infrastructure | 55 | 13% |
| Public and institutional | 28 | 7% |
| Commercial | 21 | 5% |
| Mixed use | 11 | 3% |
| Industrial | 3 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Essex County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-Unit Residential Development | East Orange, NJ | 430 William Holdings Urban Renewal LLC | Residential | 100 units | Seeking approval | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 3-Unit Residential Development at 33 North Munn Avenue | Newark, NJ | Masendj Real Estate and Development L.L.C. | Residential | 3 units · 0.06 acres | Early planning | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 13-Unit Residential Building on 4,461 Sqft | Newark, NJ | IBN Construction Corporation | Residential | 13 units | Seeking approval | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling Facility | Newark, NJ | PLDMHUB Ave P, LLC | Service businesses | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 6-Unit Residential Development | Newark, NJ | Shameer Properties LLC | Residential | 6 units | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Miniature Golf Course Renovations | Essex County, NJ | Not stated | Golf courses | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 6-Unit Residential Development | Newark, NJ | Ashland Properties | Residential | 6 units | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 6-Unit Residential Development | Newark, NJ | 55-59 Jackson Street LLC | Multifamily | 6 units | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 12-Unit Residential Expansion at 554 Market St | Newark, NJ | B & G Realty LLC | Multifamily | 12 units | Seeking approval | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Liberty Park Field House Construction Bids | North Caldwell, NJ | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 22, 2026 |
| 24-Unit Mixed-Use Building | Newark, NJ | Shanley Avenue Group Limited Liability Company | Multifamily | 24 units | Seeking approval | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 9-Unit Townhome Development | Newark, NJ | J&J Bilders LLC | Townhomes | 9 townhomes | Seeking approval | Sep 14, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 420+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Essex County

- [Newark, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/newark/) · 160+ projects
- [East Orange, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/east-orange/) · 140+ projects
- [North Caldwell, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/north-caldwell/) · 37 projects
- [Roseland, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/roseland/) · 36 projects
- Caldwell, NJ · 23 projects
- Essex Fells, NJ · 13 projects
- Glen Ridge, NJ · 6 projects

## Nearby places

- [Union County, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/union/) · 1,000+ projects
- [Hudson County, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/hudson/) · 1,200+ projects
- [Bergen County, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/bergen/) · 2,400+ projects
- [Morris County, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/morris/) · 990+ projects
- [Passaic County, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/passaic/) · 740+ projects
- [Somerset County, NJ](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/somerset/) · 580+ projects

All places in New Jersey: [New Jersey](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/)

## Questions about Essex County

### What's planned in Essex County, NJ?

Boardwalk found 420+ planned projects in Essex County, NJ in the last 12 months, mostly residential. The latest is on the Newark Central Planning Board agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Essex County projects come from public meeting records, such as Newark Central Planning Board agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Essex County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 19, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Essex County, NJ", boardwalkai.com/development/new-jersey/essex/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count