Abby Towers PB Section 8 New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Abby Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New York, NY with 99 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average.
99
total units
97%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 W 131st St, New York, NY 10037 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,866/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,518/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Abby Towers
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 50 W 131st St, 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 (~$422/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Public Housing | New York | 0.8 km |
| Jefferson Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| J.w. Johnson Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| Drew Hamilton Houses LIHTC | New York | 1.1 km |
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| Lester W. Patterson Public Housing | Bronx | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Abby Towers 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 Abby Towers?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 Abby Towers?
Contact the management office at 50 W 131st St 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.