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Affordable housing in New York City · TangrenLi USA

Affordable housing across the U.S.: public housing, Section 8 vouchers, subsidized apartments, and the lotteries in New York City and San Francisco. Pick your state to see local housing agencies and subsidized apartments with phone numbers. Applying is always free.

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How to apply

  1. Public housing and Section 8 vouchers: apply through the housing agency for your city or county. Most have waiting lists that open only at certain times.
  2. Subsidized apartments: contact each building’s office directly. Every building keeps its own waiting list, and you can apply to several.
  3. Lotteries: register and apply on the city’s lottery site. Applications are ordered at random after the deadline, so timing does not matter; one application per household per lottery.
  4. In every case household size, income and identity are verified, so have your documents ready. Waits can be months, and years in high-demand areas.

Applying is always free. Be wary of anyone who says paying will move you up or guarantee a unit, or who charges to apply for you.

Lotteries open now 28

Some cities assign new affordable units by lottery. There is no national list; these come from the public data of New York City and San Francisco. Tap a name to see rents and income limits and apply on the official site.

Recently closed lotteries 30

These closed in the last 60 days and can no longer be applied for; they show what areas and unit sizes have come up lately.

New York City: housing agencies 4

Housing agencies take applications for public housing and Section 8 vouchers; contact the one for your city or county. Most keep waiting lists that are not always open, so call first.

New York City: subsidized apartments 570

  • MELROSE VILLA HERMOSA825 Melrose Ave, Bronx 10451 · 79 assisted units · Seniors
  • WYATT TEE WALKER SENIOR APARTMENTS2177 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 10026 · 79 assisted units · Seniors
  • RIVER VIEW GARDENS412 49th Ave, Long Island City 11101 · 79 assisted units · Seniors
  • Bishop Richard B. Martin Sr. Hsg1355 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 11212 · 79 assisted units · Seniors
  • Arista UAC Properties1473 Popham Ave, Bronx 10453 · 79 assisted units · Families
  • Markham Gardens1440 Richmond Ter, Staten Island 10310 · 79 assisted units · Seniors
  • EUGENE SMILOVIC ARMS280 E 170th St, Bronx 10456 · 78 assisted units · Seniors
  • GRANT DEVELOPMENT1350 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 11216 · 78 assisted units · Families
  • ST ANDREWS HOUSE2155 Virgil Pl, Bronx 10473 · 78 assisted units · Seniors
  • JEROME TERRACE APARTMENTS1105 Jerome Ave, Bronx 10452 · 78 assisted units · Families
  • Shakespeare Senior Housing1460 Shakespeare Ave, Bronx 10452 · 78 assisted units · Seniors
  • Council Towers VII2219 Givan Ave, Bronx 10475 · 78 assisted units · Seniors
  • UPACA VII114 E 122nd St, New York 10035 · 77 assisted units · Families
  • WOODYSUN HDFC4420 64th St, Woodside 11377 · 77 assisted units · Seniors
  • ALEXANDER A. CORPREW APARTMENTS1200 Union Ave, Bronx 10459 · 77 assisted units · Families
  • ARTISTS HOUSING463 West St, New York 10014 · 77 assisted units · Families
  • Highbridge Senior Housing1410 Plimpton Ave, Bronx 10452 · 77 assisted units · Seniors
  • Council Towers VI7025 Kissena Blvd, Queens 11367 · 77 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • BEREAN HOUSES1481 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn 11233 · 76 assisted units · Seniors
  • MINFORD GARDENS1420 Minford Pl, Bronx 10460 · 76 assisted units · Seniors
  • HENRY BROOKS SENIOR HOUSING304 W 154th St, New York 10039 · 76 assisted units · Seniors
  • FILOMENA GARDENS641 E 225th St, Bronx 10466 · 76 assisted units · Seniors
  • Surf Gardens3121 Surf Ave, Brooklyn 11224 · 76 assisted units · Seniors
  • Bridge Revitalization538 E 6th St, New York 10009 · 76 assisted units · People with disabilities
  • PLAZA APARTMENTS304 Saint Johns Pl, Brooklyn 11238 · 75 assisted units · Families
  • GENERAL CHAUNCEY M. HOOPER TOWERS10 W 138th St, New York 10037 · 75 assisted units · Seniors
  • MOTHER ZION-MCMURRAY APTS.2640 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 10030 · 75 assisted units · Families
  • HUDSON VIEW I544 W 145th St, New York 10031 · 75 assisted units · Families
  • Bedford Stuy-NSA II129 Patchen Ave, Brooklyn 11221 · 74 assisted units · Families
  • TRINITY APARTMENTS2105 Daly Ave, Bronx 10460 · 74 assisted units · Families
  • NEW WEST 111TH STREET PHASE II46 W 111th St, New York 10026 · 74 assisted units · Families
  • Joseph House101 Myrtle Ave, Staten Island 10310 · 74 assisted units · People with disabilities
  • WALTON AVENUE SENIOR HOUSING1181 Walton Ave, Bronx 10452 · 74 assisted units · Seniors
  • WASHINGTON PLAZA489 E 183rd St, Bronx 10458 · 74 assisted units · Families
  • Dr. A. Novello Senior Housing607 Concord Ave, Bronx 10455 · 74 assisted units · Seniors
  • Grand Street Senior Housing711 E 6th St, New York 10009 · 74 assisted units · Seniors
  • AHI EZER APARTMENTS1960 E 7th St, Brooklyn 11223 · 73 assisted units · Seniors
  • JOSEPH BELSKY HOUSE140 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 11230 · 73 assisted units · Families
  • 520-528 WEST 145TH ST.520 W 145th St, New York 10031 · 73 assisted units · Families
  • Tri-Senior Housing1002 44th St, Brooklyn 11219 · 73 assisted units · Seniors

These rental buildings are subsidized by HUD, with rent based on household income. Call the building’s office directly to ask about vacancies and waiting lists. Larger buildings are listed first.

Affordable housing elsewhere in New York

Agency and apartment lists are from HUD open data, fetched 2026-10-30; lotteries are from New York City and San Francisco open data. Vacancies, rents and eligibility are as confirmed by each office or official site.

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