1199 Plaza PB Section 8 New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
1199 Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New York, NY with 245 units reporting 65% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $468/month on average.
245
total units
65%
occupancy
$468
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2120 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,772/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,318/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at 1199 Plaza
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 2120 1st Ave, New York; 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 (~$468/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 1199 Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at 1199 Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $468/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 1199 Plaza?
Contact the management office at 2120 1st Ave in New York. 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.