Union City
New Grade 7 to 9 School

516 36th Street

Union City (Hudson Co.), NJ 07087



Construction Updates: Union City - New Grade 7 to 9 School

New Esther Salas Academy (Grade 7 to 9 School)
The New Esther Salas Academy (Grade 7-9 School) project scope calls for construction of an approximately 132,000 square-foot, six-story facility for more than 900 students in grades 7 through 9.

CURRENT STATUS - The project is substantially complete and occupied. A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held on September 15, 2025.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Key Parties:
Design-Build Contractor Dobco, Inc.
Design-Build Architect NK Architects, P.A.
Construction Manager Anser Advisory Management

Schedule*:
Design Design NTP July 2022
Start of Building Construction May 2023
Anticipated School Opening September 2025

Costs:
Total Estimated Project Costs $93.7 Million






*Please note that the anticipated milestone dates listed above are dependent on a number of variables and subject to change.