Chelsea LIHTCPublic Housing New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chelsea is a Public Housing community in New York, NY with 357 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $772/month on average.
357
total units
92%
occupancy
$772
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,810/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,899/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Chelsea
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 415 W 25th 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 (~$772/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chelsea have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Chelsea?
Residents report average rents near $772/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 Chelsea?
Contact the management office at 415 W 25th 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.