A project by Crossroads Cos. and CrownPoint Group Inc. would bring 90 new apartments to a long-vacant site at 80 East McFarlan St. in Dover — Rendering by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners/Courtesy: Crossroads Cos. and CrownPoint Group Inc.
By Joshua Burd
A development team has broken ground on a 90-unit luxury apartment building in Dover, seeking to bring new life to a long-vacant parcel downtown.
Crossroads Cos. and CrownPoint Group Inc., along with equity partner Circle Squared Alternative Investments, are eyeing a late 2025 delivery for the project at 80 East McFarlan St. Designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, the six-story building will be five blocks from the municipality’s downtown corridor on Blackwell Street with dozens of restaurants, shops and NJ Transit’s Dover Station, which provides commuter rail service on the Morristown and Montclair-Boonton lines and connections to Hoboken or New York City.
The joint venture has secured all necessary municipal, county and state approvals for the site, which was previously home to two restaurants and sat vacant for nearly a decade. The firms have also closed on construction financing with Columbia Bank.
“Considering the property’s location just blocks from downtown Dover, we saw this as a tremendous redevelopment opportunity, and ultimately that vision was shared and supported by our partners, the community and the town of Dover,” said Anthony Vulpi, Crossroads’ residential development partner.
According to the developers, plans call for a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Nine of the homes, which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income residents and families, will have the same finishes as the market-rate units.
The building is also slated to include 10,000 square feet of interior and exterior amenities, including a vibrant rooftop deck with outdoor gathering spaces, a resident entertainment lounge, home offices and a fully equipped fitness center. On-premises covered parking will also be available across the first two floors.
“Together with city officials and community leaders, our goal is to bring added vibrancy and new housing options that strengthen Dover’s deep sense of community while offering its residents a housing option that does not exist today,” said Michael Legacki, CrownPoint’s vice president.
L2i Construction is the project’s general contractor, with Crossroads serving as the project lead.
