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Council approves sale of Wall Street lots for modular homes; developer pledges working‑class affordability
Summary
Council voted to authorize sale of multiple Wall Street parcels to Burwell Enterprises for $60,000 and heard a 10‑minute presentation from Uriel Burwell on an initial eight‑home modular pilot aimed at working‑class families near the train station; Burwell signaled coordination with housing authorities and possible use of down‑payment assistance.
The Trenton City Council on April 21 approved Ordinance 26‑038 to sell multiple city lots on Wall Street to Burwell Enterprises, the proponent of an 8‑unit modular housing pilot aimed at working‑class families near the train station.
“I'm doing eight modular homes here on Wall Street,” Uriel Burwell told the council, describing a concept of two‑family modular units—roughly 2,200–2,500 square feet per house with two parking spaces underneath—and an intent to make ownership attainable for local households through down‑payment assistance and tax abatements. Burwell said the modular factory build time can be as little as two weeks after approvals, but that site preparation, environmental studies, zoning and financing could take six months to a year.
Council members questioned lot consolidation, parking, driveway access on a one‑way street and yard contamination testing. Burwell said architects and engineers will address driveway and traffic issues and that the developer plans to absorb environmental testing costs where necessary and pursue available grants and Choice Neighborhood funds.
During roll call the Council approved the first‑reading ordinance authorizing the sale (Ordinance 26‑038) for a stated sale price of $60,000 covering Block 1403, Lots 13,16,18,19,20,21,22.01,22.02,22.03,22.04,22.05 and 50 (as listed in the ordinance text). Several council members signaled support for the concept and asked the developer to coordinate with traffic/transportation, planning staff and neighborhood stakeholders before construction begins.
The sale moves the Wall Street parcels from city inventory toward site plan review and zoning approvals; the developer and council will return to planning and zoning processes for final design, parking arrangements and environmental remediation steps if contamination is identified.
