With conversion nearly complete, leasing launches at iconic Newark tower

A development group has nearly completed its restoration of a landmark tower in downtown Newark, where it will soon debut 265 apartments and a mix of new commercial space.

HMFA: Tax credits will fund affordable 1,200 units, focus on Opportunity Zones

The state has detailed plans to finance 1,200 affordable housing units under a federal tax credit program, with an added focus on projects in Opportunity Zones and other newly added criteria.

Joint venture, HMFA top out 100-unit rental project in West Orange

A mixed-income project that will bring 100 new apartments to Essex County is slated for delivery by year-end, as its developers gathered last week to mark a construction milestone.

Developers, HMFA unveil 48-unit affordable project in Ocean Township

A development team has completed nearly 50 new apartments in Ocean Township as part of the state’s ongoing effort to bring new affordable housing to areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

TD Bank touts construction loan, affordable housing rehab in Camden

The Michaels Organization is on track to rehabilitate 64 historic affordable housing units in Camden, thanks in large part to financing from TD Bank and state and local funding sources.

Developer lands HMFA tax credits for South Jersey affordable housing projects

A developer has secured $32 million in financing commitments for a pair of affordable housing projects in Cumberland and Camden counties.

HMFA, developer unveil renovated housing complex in Irvington

A developer has completed a major renovation of a 152-unit affordable rental complex in Irvington, thanks in large part to a state financing package.

Developers, state officials face dual task with Opportunity Zone projects

Amid the rollout of the new federal Opportunity Zone program, developers and public officials are trying to balance two key objectives: Identifying shovel-ready projects — allowing investors to maximize the tax benefits of the law — and steering capital to low-income areas that weren’t already attracting investment and may have higher barriers to entry. The state believes it can check both boxes with the right coordination and by layering in the subsidies that have helped revitalize many of New Jersey’s cities and downtowns.

HMFA awards $28 million in tax credits, supporting 1,400 affordable housing units

By Joshua Burd The state has awarded its latest round of funding under the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, allowing developers to generate an estimated $270 million in private equity in support of more than 1,400 new affordable…

Next phase of Camden affordable housing redevelopment underway

Michaels Development and the city of Camden have broken ground on 72 low- and moderate-income apartments, continuing a project to redevelop a blighted public housing complex.