Carol L Watson House/bitman Rivas House LIHTCPB Section 8 New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Carol L Watson House/bitman Rivas House is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New York, NY with 59 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 299 E Third St, New York, NY 10009 Map → |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
How to apply at Carol L Watson House/bitman Rivas House
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 299 E Third 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 1.4 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Ingersoll Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Whitman Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 2.8 km |
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Island City | 2.8 km |
| Marcy Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carol L Watson House/bitman Rivas House 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 Carol L Watson House/bitman Rivas House?
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 Carol L Watson House/bitman Rivas House?
Contact the management office at 299 E Third 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.