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690-700 South 12th Street housing project

Description

The council found that this proposed $20.9 million low-income housing tax credit project meets an existing housing need — a required step toward state financing.

Impact summary

Clears a state-law hurdle for a $20.9 million affordable housing project in the South Ward.

Applicant

Name
New Eden Faith Partners, L.L.C.
Address
682-700 South 12th Street, Newark, NJ (Block 2618, Lots 45 and 53)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved9–0, unanimous

Last discussed May 6, 2026.

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