Developer McNabb asks Portsmouth to OK co-living for 125 people in JJ Newbury building

By: Jeff McMenemy

Outlets: Seacoast Online

Published: September 16, 2025

Words: 960

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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PORTSMOUTH — Developer Mark McNabb has submitted plans to convert two floors of the former J.J. Newberry department store building into co-living housing for 125 people.

The city's Planning Board granted site plan approval to McNabb earlier this year for the redevelopment of the former department store building at 15 Congress St. in the heart of downtown.

The board approved …

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