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Council advances review of large affordable-housing tax abatement as residents raise safety and maintenance concerns
Summary
Council discussed a city request to advance a 30-year tax abatement for New Community Homes' 120-unit affordable project; council members praised developer accountability, while a public commenter said safety problems persist in New Community properties and urged residents to testify at the hearing.
The Newark Municipal Council discussed a proposed 30-year tax abatement for New Community Homes Development LP on Sept. 30, a project described by city staff as a four-story, 120-unit affordable housing building with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units and multiple affordability targets.
City staff and several council members praised the developer's recent work to address outstanding code and maintenance issues in existing properties and said the project will add 100% affordable housing to the Central Ward. Councilwoman…
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