Amsterdam Public Housing New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Amsterdam is a Public Housing community in New York, NY with 1,459 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $677/month on average.
1,459
total units
93%
occupancy
$677
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 530 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,419/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,153/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Amsterdam
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 530 W 55th 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 (~$677/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 400 W 59th St Prtnrs LIHTC | New York | 0.8 km |
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| Times Square Hotel LIHTC | New York | 1.1 km |
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| River Place Ii LIHTC | New York | 1.4 km |
| 505 West 37th Street LIHTC | New York | 1.4 km |
| Parkview Towers Co. PB Section 8 | West New York | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?
Residents report average rents near $677/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 Amsterdam?
Contact the management office at 530 W 55th 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.