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Total Units
105
Year Built / Opened
2006
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Walk Score®
81/100• Very Walkable
Transit Score®
72/100• Excellent Transit
Bike Score®
59/100• Bikeable
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This property includes LIHTC tax credit. Rent rules can change by unit, so ask the office which program applies to the apartment you want.
LIHTC: These are income-based apartments with rent limits tied to the local Area Median Income (AMI) — not market-rate rent. Rent limits are set from the local AMI. If this property also has rental assistance, some tenants may pay about 30% of adjusted income.
Not explicitly confirmed. Call ahead to verify elevator availability and doorway widths before applying.
Property Owner
RENEWAL ASSOCIATES LP
For Profit
Rent-Restricted Units
105 of 105 total
income-restricted tax credit apartments
Rent-Restricted Until
~2006
Minimum 30-year LIHTC legal commitment
LIHTC compliance period may have ended
Reason recorded: 1. Call management to confirm whether income restrictions and subsidized rents are still in effect.
Spruce gardnes is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartment community in Newark, New Jersey. LIHTC properties — also called Section 42 housing or tax credit apartments — are income-restricted rentals developed with federal tax credits administered by state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs). Qualifying residents pay rent based on a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Newark. These properties are among the most affordable apartments available without a Section 8 voucher.
To qualify, your total household income must fall at or below the income limit set for this property. Unlike public housing, LIHTC income-restricted apartments are privately managed and require you to apply directly to the property. Rent is fixed at a discounted rate tied to AMI — not to your specific income — so your monthly payment stays predictable.
By law, LIHTC properties must remain rent-restricted for a minimum of 30 years. Spruce gardnes was placed in service around 2006, keeping rents income-restricted at least through ~2006.
You must be of qualifying age. Your income must fall within HUD's Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Newark.
This listing shows historically available units. Ask directly if a unit is open today.
If you use a wheelchair or walker, confirm elevator access and doorway widths before submitting a paid application.
Did you know?LIHTC properties have specific maximum rent limits based on your income and the local Area Median Income (AMI). Read the full guide
This record reports: Call for layouts. Availability can change rapidly, so ask management which layouts are currently open and whether any accessible units are available.
As a LIHTC property, Spruce gardnes requires your household income to fall below a set percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) for the local area. The exact income ceiling isn't recorded here — ask management directly for the current income limit table for your household size.
To view the specific income caps (e.g. 30%, 50%, or 60% AMI limits) for all household sizes, check out the .
Our eligibility tool automatically cross-references your household size and gross income with the local AMI database for this property to determine your fit.
LIHTC properties are required by law to remain affordable for a minimum of 30 years from the date they were placed in service (Spruce gardnes was placed in service around 2006, so rent restrictions are secured at least until ~2036). After that period, the owner can choose to exit the program or renew. Ask management about the property's current compliance end date.
Yes. HFA records classify this as a new construction LIHTC property, meaning units were purpose-built as affordable housing rather than converted from existing stock. New construction properties often feature modern layouts and energy-efficient systems. It's worth asking management about the age of appliances and any known maintenance issues before applying.
HUD records indicate this property may no longer be actively monitored under the LIHTC compliance program (reason: 1). This does not necessarily mean it is market-rate — some properties voluntarily maintain affordability after the compliance period ends. Call management directly to confirm the current rent structure and any remaining income restrictions.
Data Provenance
Sourced from LIHTC Database. Last updated: Jun 6, 2026.Read our methodology.
