Newark

Newark’s Transformation Continues with Six New and Forthcoming Developments

7:30 am on August 2, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Newark, New Jersey is undergoing one of the largest transformations in its history, headlined by multiple skyline-altering skyscrapers. Between these more prominent developments, a large swath of smaller-scale construction is bringing a wealth of new housing to the city, along with healthcare and educational infrastructure to support it. In this post, YIMBY takes a look at six such forthcoming and recently completed projects at the heart of Newark’s resurgence.

66-80 South Orange Avenue. Image: INOA Architecture

Six New Projects to Deliver Nearly 1,200 Residential Units to Newark, New Jersey

7:00 am on July 26, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A wave of new residential development is rapidly transforming Newark, New Jersey, revitalizing its streetscape and contributing new housing to the metropolitan region. In this post, we look at six approved and under-construction projects in the downtown, Ironbound, Central Ward, and University Heights neighborhoods that will deliver nearly 1,200 apartments.

273 Orange Street. Rendering courtesy of Musial Group.

Two New Residential Towers Approved For 253 & 273 Orange Street in Newark, New Jersey

7:30 am on May 24, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Developer Pedro Gomes is set to transform a set of vacant lots at 253 and 273 Orange Streets in to a 14- and 17-story residential building in the University Heights section of Newark, New Jersey. Designed by Musial Group, 253 Orange Street, aka Christiano, will yield 85 units in studio to two-bedroom layouts, while 273 Orange Street will yield 140 units. Both properties are located between Clifton Avenue and Nesbitt Street.

56 Park Place. Designed by MVMK Architecture.

Updated Renderings Revealed for 56 Park Place in Newark, New Jersey

8:00 am on May 2, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for 56 Park Place, a proposed 27-story residential building in Newark, New Jersey. Designed by MVMK Architecture and developed by the 56 Park Place LLC, the structure is planned to stand 285 feet tall. In addition to residential space, the project is planned to contain a ground-floor restaurant, a parking garage, and amenities on the third story and roof level. The property comprises two narrow interior lots between East Park Street and Center Street.

Phase one of Highland Views. Designed by KNTM Architects LLC.

Two-Building Highland Views Housing Complex Breaks Ground in Newark, New Jersey

7:30 am on April 28, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction has broken ground on Highland Views, a pair of four-story residential buildings in the Central Ward section of Newark, New Jersey. Designed by KNTM Architects and developed by TAG Development, the structures will yield a total of 180 affordable rental units for senior citizens. The 2.3-acre property is located along South 13th Street, directly across from West Side Park.

900 Broad Street. Rendering courtesy of INOA Architecture.

Development Site for 53-Story Skyscraper Listed For Sale at 900 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey

8:00 am on March 19, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Commercial real estate investment services Matthews recently listed for sale the site of 900 Broad Street, a proposed 53-story mixed-use skyscraper in Newark, New Jersey. Designed by INOA Architecture, the 610-foot-tall structure would yield 490 rental units with accompanying amenities, a 44-key hotel, and 178 above-ground parking spots. The property is bounded by Broad, Lafayette, and Green Streets.

Renderings Revealed for Elleven by Gomes at 16–18 Oliver Street in Newark, New Jersey

7:30 am on January 20, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for Elleven by Gomes, a six-story residential building planned for 16–18 Oliver Street in Newark, New Jersey. Developed by The Gomes Group under the A&R Limited Capital LLC, the structure will yield 225 rental apartments, with 20 percent reserved for affordable housing. The project will also include ground-floor retail and a suite of residential amenities. The property is alternately addressed as 330–338 Mulberry Street and is bounded by Oliver Street, Mulberry Street, East Kinney Street, and McCarter Highway.

Renderings Revealed for Three New Residential Projects in Newark, New Jersey

7:30 am on January 13, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Renderings have recently been revealed for three new low- and mid-rise projects in Newark, New Jersey. Though more modest in scale than many of the large projects transforming the city and its skyline, they nonetheless represent an encouraging sign of growth and will create much-needed new housing for the region. The projects are located in the Ironbound and University Heights districts.

22 Fulton Street. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle.

Construction Imminent for 396-Unit Building at 22 Fulton Street in Newark, New Jersey

8:00 am on January 6, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is set to commence on 22 Fulton, a 21-story residential building at 22 Fulton Street in Newark, New Jersey. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed in a joint venture between SK Development and the Berger Organization, the structure will yield 396 rental units. The project will also include 4,800 square feet of retail space and 106 parking spaces. The property is located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone near the intersection of Fulton and Broad Streets.

Lionsgate Newark. Image courtesy of Lionsgate.

New Film Production Studios Break Ground In Newark And Bayonne, New Jersey

7:30 am on December 21, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction recently broke ground on Lionsgate Newark and 1888 Studios, two separate television and film production complexes in Newark and Bayonne, New Jersey. The ground-up facilities will join the growing crop of production studios opening across the tri-state area.

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