Garden Spires — Project-Based Section 8 in Newark

175 1st St, Newark, NJ, 07107

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 550 units · Managed by Paths Management Services LLC

About this apartment

Garden Spires is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 175 1st St, Newark with 550 apartments (350 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 917-716-3262.

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 Garden Spires

Garden Spires is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 175 1st St, Newark 07107. It has 550 apartments, 350 of which are subsidized (245 one-bedroom, 77 two-bedroom, 28 three-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 917-716-3262 (managed by Paths Management Services 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.