February 4, 2022

MSW Land Use Team Secures Zoning Board Approval for 5-Story Mixed-Use Development in Newark

On Thursday, February 3rd, the City of Newark Zoning Board of Adjustment granted preliminary and final major site plan approval, along with variance relief in order to permit the construction of a 5-story, 48-unit mixed-use development in the City’s Central Ward. The Board granted variance relief for use, density, and height.

Roosevelt J. Donat, Esq. led the firm’s successful efforts on behalf of the development team, which included architect Patrick Lesbirel from Brick City Reconstruction, engineer Trevor Curtis from L2A Land Design, and planner John McDonough.

MURPHY SCHILLER & WILKES LLP

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Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is a boutique law firm servicing the commercial real estate and construction industries. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, the firm represents a wide range of clients, including institutional, publicly traded real estate companies, international and regional lenders, national contractors and subcontractors, and family offices. The firm has been ranked as a top law firm by both Chambers & Partners and U.S. News & World Report.