Villa Borinquen — Project-Based Section 8 (RAD conversion) in Jersey City

398 Manila Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 241 units · Managed by Fela, Inc. (d/b/a EMET Realty, Inc.)

About this apartment

Villa Borinquen is a Project-Based Section 8 (RAD conversion) building at 398 Manila Ave, Jersey City with 241 apartments (181 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 201-656-4111.

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 Villa Borinquen

Villa Borinquen is a Project-Based Section 8 (RAD conversion) property at 398 Manila Ave, Jersey City 07302. It has 241 apartments, 181 of which are subsidized (10 studio, 69 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom, 33 three-bedroom, 23 four-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

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 201-656-4111 (managed by Fela, Inc. (d/b/a EMET Realty, Inc.)) 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 Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) 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 Jersey City 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.