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County approves $400,000 loan to Gateway Lofts to close financing gap for 31 affordable units

Essex County Board of County Commissioners · October 22, 2025
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The board approved a $400,000 loan from earlier program-year funds to support Gateway Lofts, a 58-unit mixed-use conversion in Newark that will designate 31 units as affordable across very low- to moderate-income tiers; HUD release of funds remains pending.

Essex County commissioners voted to approve a $400,000 housing loan to Gateway Lofts, a 58-unit conversion in Newark that will reserve 31 units as affordable, during their Nov. 20 meeting.

Andre Narvaez, housing coordinator for Essex County, said the $400,000 comes from previously approved program-year 2022–23 funds and is intended for new construction and affordability preservation. Maria Iglesias, co‑owner of developer M and M…

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