855 Avenue of the Americas LIHTCPB Section 8 New York, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

855 Avenue of the Americas is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New York, NY with 375 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

375
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occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address855 Sixth Ave, New York, NY 10001 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units75
Placed in service2016

How to apply at 855 Avenue of the Americas

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 855 Sixth Ave, New York; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does 855 Avenue of the Americas have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at 855 Avenue of the Americas?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at 855 Avenue of the Americas?
Contact the management office at 855 Sixth 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.