Aidan Vanhoof

Aidan Vanhoof, Staff Writer

February 11, 2026

The current house on 312 N. Main St. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Glassboro, N.J. (Staff Writer / Aidan Vanhoof)

A home by Rowan University is to be demolished and replaced with new student rental housing.  

The Glassboro Planning Board unanimously approved the demolition of a home located at 312. N. Main St. to be replaced with a nine-bedroom, four-bathroom rental property, in a Jan. 6 meeting, according to real estate developer Elizabeth Quam. 

The property is zoned for residential housing, specializing in student use. It will include parking for about 10 vehicles and a private driveway, in addition to dedicated recreation and basement spaces. In total, it will span approximately 4,200 square feet, not including the porch or second-story balcony.

“They came before the board, did a very good job, and the board approved it,” said Clarke Pierpont, zoning officer for the Glassboro Planning Board.

The number of tenants will likely match the number of bedrooms, due to lease agreement restrictions and a broad but newfound preference for singles, according to the Courier Post.

Rowan Boulevard brought a shift away from doubles, as apartments lining the boulevard were constructed, for the most part, as singles. Generally, students now seek greater privacy, unlike in Rowan’s past. As a result, it’s highly unlikely the new property will reach anywhere close to legal capacity, according to Quam. 

The location was chosen for its proximity to Rowan and Glassboro’s downtown area.

“The majority of my tenants are Rowan students,” said Quam. “What I try to do is have places that are conveniently located to, not only the school itself, but some of the stores and places students often walk to. North Main has been a very nice location for others. And this property is right between two other properties I own.”

Despite its proximity to Rowan, there was very little comment from University Housing officials regarding the project.

“The project at 312 N. Main Street is not something that University Housing is involved in,” said Barry Hendler, the assistant dean of residential learning and university housing.

Quam, who once upon a time was a Rowan student herself, does not plan on developing further student housing. 

“We do have a couple more renovation projects,” said Quam. “But the new ordinance that they passed in this past year has upped the cost greatly to where, financially, I don’t think it makes sense to be able to do what we’ve been able to do in the past.” 

These regulations, which regulate parking, landscaping, and home design, are in place to ensure houses can adequately facilitate residents. 

“The main design controls are there to ensure there’s adequate parking, landscaping, and things like that for the home so that it’s not an inconvenience for the neighbors or the residents who end up living there,” said Pierpont. 

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