Buena Vista Associates PB Section 8 Yonkers, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Buena Vista Associates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Yonkers, NY with 428 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $818/month on average.
428
total units
77%
occupancy
$818
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701 Map → |
| Average household income | $33,835/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,230/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Buena Vista Associates
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 85 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers; 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 (~$818/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hughes Manor PB Section 8 | Yonkers | 0.8 km |
| 330 Riverdale Avenue Apartments LIHTC | Yonkers | 1.1 km |
| P. S. 6 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Yonkers | 1.1 km |
| Valentine Lane PB Section 8 | Yonkers | 1.1 km |
| Warburton Riverview LIHTC | Yonkers | 1.1 km |
| Hamilton Apts. PB Section 8 | Yonkers | 1.1 km |
| Cottage Place Gardens Phase Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Yonkers | 1.1 km |
| The Hollows PB Section 8 | Yonkers | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Yonkers
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Buena Vista Associates 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 Buena Vista Associates?
Residents report average rents near $818/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 Buena Vista Associates?
Contact the management office at 85 Riverdale Ave in Yonkers. 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.