161/261/361/capsule Public Housing Rochester, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
161/261/361/capsule is a Public Housing community in Rochester, NY with 237 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $696/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 47 months.
237
total units
91%
occupancy
$696
avg resident rent
47 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Bond St, Rochester, NY 14620 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,335/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,136/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 76% |
| One-bedroom share | 1% |
How to apply at 161/261/361/capsule
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 5 Bond St, Rochester; 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 (~$696/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 161/261/361/capsule 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 161/261/361/capsule?
Residents report average rents near $696/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 161/261/361/capsule?
Contact the management office at 5 Bond St in Rochester. 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.