Hackensack Planning Board Approves 54-Unit Mixed-Use Building on Eileen Terrace

Hackensack's planning board has greenlighted a major residential and commercial development at 215 Eileen Terrace that will bring 54 apartments and 5,136 square feet of office space to the city. The five-story mixed-use building by Maisano Properties, LLC represents one of the largest housing projects currently approved in Hackensack.

The building will include three studio apartments, 21 one-bedroom units, 27 two-bedroom apartments, and three three-bedroom apartments—offering a diverse range of housing options for residents. The development also includes substantial parking infrastructure with 127 parking spaces, nearly double the original proposal of 73 spaces, ensuring adequate vehicle storage for residents and office workers.

The project required significant site modifications beyond the core building. Developers will relocate an existing billboard column, remove a construction equipment storage area, consolidate garage doors, and construct intersection improvements at Kenneth Street and Eileen Terrace. These upgrades address traffic flow and pedestrian safety concerns raised during the approval process.

In related Hackensack development news, the planning board also approved an amended site plan for the Bergen County Islamic Education Center at 720-730 Main Street. The organization will raze existing exterior walls and reconstruct the façade to match previously approved designs for converting the one-story structure into a two-story house of worship.

Meanwhile, Elite Wellness and Sports Medicine Center LLC received approval for a use variance at 140 Prospect Avenue to establish a chiropractic clinic with physical therapy services inside an existing mixed-use building. The healthcare expansion requires no new construction.

Three other major projects remain pending before the board. Cherry Valley Marketplace plans to open at 219 Essex Street as a full-service supermarket with produce, meat, seafood, and prepared food offerings. Another 54-unit multifamily project is proposed at 15, 17, and 21 Huyler Street by K Group Hackensack Venture, featuring affordable housing and 46 parking spaces including 17 electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, a luxury day spa and health club with six stories is proposed at 540 Hudson Street, featuring massage therapy, saunas, dining, and rooftop terraces.

The city also has two other significant residential proposals in the pipeline: 57 units of 100% affordable housing at 89-95 Essex Street by Regan Development Corp., and 20 low-income senior units proposed by the Housing Authority of the City of Hackensack at 60 Kansas Street.

Source: Official HACKENSACK board documents via Garden State AI.