An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Permit &amp; Parcel</a>, covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and brings together records from official sources, including state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns&rsquo; own municipal codes. No account or email is required, and there&rsquo;s no cost.
&ldquo;I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands,&rdquo; said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. &ldquo;All of that is public record. It just wasn&rsquo;t in one place anyone could actually use.&rdquo;
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/lead-safe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lead-safe inspection lookup</a> showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey&rsquo;s lead paint law, a searchable <a href="https://oprasearch.app/lead-contractors/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directory of DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractors</a> sorted by distance, a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/fire/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fire-incident map</a> built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/radon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">radon map</a> covering every municipality.
Homeowners can also <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/tax/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">look up property taxes and assessments</a>, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/hvac-age/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">check the age of a furnace, air conditioner or water heater</a> using its serial number, and <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">find their town&rsquo;s certificate-of-occupancy requirements</a> before selling or renting a home.
A companion site, <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA&rsquo;s own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site&rsquo;s own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TAPinto</a>&rsquo;s &ldquo;At Home with Holly&rdquo; column. Both sites are free at <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Montclair

New Jersey

Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property...

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits...

Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town

Selling a complete solid wood Broyhill dining room set, wood. carved rocking chair,&nbsp; computer desk/unit, bedroom furniture, 2 Schwinn bikes, snow blower,&nbsp; complete Noritake China set, service for 12+, black lacquer TV unit, bakers stand and more.&nbsp; If interested,&nbsp; call 732-690-8876.&nbsp;

Middlesex County

Sarah Salvadore

East Brunswick

Moving sale, 42 Highview Rd,  EB.

Selling a complete solid wood Broyhill dining room set, wood. carved rocking chair,  computer desk/unit, bedroom furniture, 2 Schwinn bikes, snow...

Selling complete solid wood Broyhill dining room set, bedroom furniture,&nbsp; solid wood carved rocking chair,&nbsp; computer desk/unit, 2 Schwinn bikes, snow blower, Noritake China set for 12+ and more.&nbsp; Please call 732-690-8876

Moving sale.  42 Highview Rd,  EB

Selling complete solid wood Broyhill dining room set, bedroom furniture,  solid wood carved rocking chair,  computer desk/unit, 2 Schwinn bikes,...

Also selling a solid wood Broyhill complete dining room set, bedroom furniture,&nbsp; computer desk/unit,&nbsp; Noritake China set, service for 12+, 2 Schwinn bikes, black lacquer TV unit, baker's rack, snow blower and more. Contact me at 732-690-8876.

Yard sale/moving sale, Saturday 9/19, rain date...

Also selling a solid wood Broyhill complete dining room set, bedroom furniture,  computer desk/unit,  Noritake China set, service for 12+, 2...

Yard sale/moving sale, Saturday 9/19, rain date 9/20/26.  42 Highview Rd,  EB. 

Carly Baldwin

New Brunswick

Edison-Metuchen

South Brunswick

Monmouth County

Matawan-Aberdeen

Middlesex

Sara Winick

Manalapan

Woodbridge

Mercer County

East Windsor

Somerset County

Manville

Holmdel-Hazlet

Virtual

Are you a current or former smoker or just worried about your risk for lung cancer?


 Join One Or All Sessions!


 Join Hackensack Meridian Health expert pulmonologists, interventional pulmonologists, and thoracic surgeons for a free webinar series designed to empower you with the knowledge to take control of your lung health.


 This series will provide a comprehensive overview of common lung and respiratory conditions, the critical importance of lung cancer screenings, and navigating a lung cancer diagnosis and more.


 Whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or simply want to be more informed, this session will provide valuable information. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and have your questions answered.


 <a href="https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/event/hmhlungwebinars/summary?utm_source=HMH-CVENT&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=PatchOBMCEvent" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a>&nbsp;to learn more and register!

<img src="https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackimp/N1206502.274030PATCHMEDIA/B36626959.455674321;dc_trk_aid=650400310;dc_trk_cid=263513198;ord=[timestamp];dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1?" attributionsrc="" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt="Advertisement">

Local Event: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families

Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for...


    Are you a current or former smoker or just worried about your risk for lung cancer?


    Join One Or All Sessions!


   ...

Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families

URSB Carteret PAC

Experience an unforgettable night of music with the award-winning country band Lonestar live in concert. Presented by Casper Entertainment Group, this highly anticipated performance is a must-see for all fans of their classic hits and powerful vocals. Secure your seats now for an evening of premier entertainment at one of New Jersey's top performing arts centers.

Local Event: Lonestar

Carteret

Lonestar

Experience an unforgettable night of music with the award-winning country band Lonestar live in concert. Presented by Casper...

Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, October 4th, we are hosting our 6th Annual Pet Adoption Day (from 11am-3pm) at our Elmwood Park Financial Center at 680 River Drive, Elmwood Park NJ. Five local rescue organizations will be bringing their adoptable pets to the Financial Center parking lot to find their fur-ever homes! There will also be refreshments, food and giveaways. We hope to see you there!

Local Event: Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

Bergen County

Elmwood Park

Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, October...

Davis Realtors is a leading independent real estate brokerag

Davis Realtors

Davis Realtors is a leading independent real estate brokerage headquartered at 288 Summerhill Rd in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Established in 1969, the firm has built a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality real estate services across Central New Jersey, the Jersey Shore, and Northern New Jersey. With a dedicated team of over 50 Realtors and staff, they offer comprehensive support for clients throughout the region. The agency specializes in a wide range of property transactions, including the sale of single-family homes, luxury properties, condos, and townhomes. Beyond residential services, Davis Realtors operates a well-known commercial division, Davis Commercial, which provides expert brokerage services for business and investment properties. Their expertise encompasses buyer and seller representation, detailed market analysis, and professional property listing services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Clients can expect a professional, client-focused experience backed by decades of local market knowledge and a commitment to service excellence. Whether navigating a first-time home purchase or managing a complex commercial transaction, customers benefit from the stability and resources of an established, independent brokerage.

Davis Realtors is a leading independent real estate brokerage headquartered at 288 Summerhill Rd in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Established in 1969...

PSE&G

Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

Alexis Tarrazi

Bridgewater

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s...

Morris County

Morristown

Morris Co. Mother Walks In On Stepfather...

The man sexually assaulted his stepdaughter at least five times over the course of three to four months, police records show. 

Morris Co. Mother Walks In On Stepfather Abusing Daughter, Police Say

NJ Mother Walks In On Stepfather Abusing Daughter, Police Say

Crime & Safety

East Brunswick Schools Look To Sell Ads, Naming...

Stadium banners, website ads and yearbook sponsorships could all be on the table as the district seeks new revenue.

East Brunswick Schools Look To Sell Ads, Naming Rights To Offset Deficits

East Brunswick Schools Explore Ads, Sponsorships To Ease Budget Strain

East Brunswick Schools Look To Advertisers To Help Plug Budget Deficits

Schools

Across New Jersey

NJ’s Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Here are the New Jersey public and private high schools featured among Niche’s 2027 top-ranked schools nationwide.

Rumson-Fair Haven

Nor'easter Tears Through Jersey Shore

The weekend storm brought coastal flooding, heavy rain, mass power outages and wind gusts over 50 MPH to parts of New Jersey.

Free 4-H Open House Offers Hands-On Fun For...

The free Middlesex County event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and is open to families, kids and potential volunteers.

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Discover more in East Brunswick

Find and sell treasures, hire and offer services. All in your community

Montclair, NJ|Local Classified|Announcement|2d

Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town

East Brunswick, NJ|Local Classified|For Sale|Aug 31

Moving sale, 42 Highview Rd, EB.

East Brunswick, NJ|Local Classified|For Sale|Aug 29

Moving sale. 42 Highview Rd, EB

East Brunswick, NJ|Local Classified|Other|Aug 29

Yard sale/moving sale, Saturday 9/19, rain date 9/20/26. 42 Highview Rd, EB.

Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families

Lonestar

Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

Davis Realtors

PSE&G