Essex Plaza Ii And Iii — Project-Based Section 8 in Newark

15-31 Pennington St, Newark, NJ, 07102

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 241 units · Managed by Fairstead Management LLC

About this apartment

Essex Plaza Ii And Iii is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 15-31 Pennington St, Newark with 241 apartments (241 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 973-643-8588.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Essex Plaza Ii And Iii

Essex Plaza Ii And Iii is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 15-31 Pennington St, Newark 07102. It has 241 apartments, 241 of which are subsidized (5 studio, 92 one-bedroom, 76 two-bedroom, 59 three-bedroom, 9 four-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the New Jersey area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 973-643-8588 (managed by Fairstead Management LLC) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.) prohibits source-of-income discrimination, including refusal of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, statewide

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Newark page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.