Schwartz Hms Public Housing New Brunswick, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Schwartz Hms is a Public Housing community in New Brunswick, NJ with 259 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $561/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 54 months.
259
total units
95%
occupancy
$561
avg resident rent
54 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 Wright Pl, New Brunswick, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $23,894/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,909/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Schwartz Hms
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 159 Wright Pl, New Brunswick; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$561/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Gerber PB Section 8 | North Brunswick | 0.8 km |
| Voorhees Station LIHTC | Franklin Township | 0.8 km |
| Parkside Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Somerset | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Boulevard Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Franklin Twp. | 0.8 km |
| Franklin Blvd. Commons Urban Renewal Assoc. LIHTC | Somerset | 0.8 km |
| North Brunswick Senior Housing Complex #389 LIHTC | North Brunswick | 1.4 km |
| North Brunswick Sr Housing Complex #389 LIHTC | North Brunswick | 1.4 km |
| North Brunswick Senior Housing Complex LIHTC | North Brunswick Twp. | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Schwartz Hms have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Schwartz Hms?
Residents report average rents near $561/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Schwartz Hms?
Contact the management office at 159 Wright Pl in New Brunswick. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.