Downtown Public Housing Schenectady, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Downtown is a Public Housing community in Schenectady, NY with 414 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $408/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 62 months.
414
total units
97%
occupancy
$408
avg resident rent
62 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 375 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,034/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,142/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Downtown
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 375 Broadway, Schenectady; 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 (~$408/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Schenectady
- Eastside Public Housing
- Southgate Apts PB Section 8
- Yates Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- 845 Broadway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- State Hulett Nsa PB Section 8
- Yates Village 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hamilton Hill Ii Aka Hillside Crossin LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillside View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Renaissance Square LIHTC
- Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vale Housing Revitalization LIHTC | Schenectady | 0.8 km |
| Holyrood House PB Section 8 | Scotia | 2.4 km |
| Mount Pleasant Commons §202 Senior | Schenectady | 2.4 km |
| No Name LIHTC | Schenectady | 2.8 km |
| Edison Senior Apts LIHTC | Rotterdam | 4.2 km |
| Holly Manor LIHTC | Schenectady | 4.5 km |
| Lawrence Commons PB Section 8 | Schenectady | 4.7 km |
| Schenectady B'nai B'rith PB Section 8 | Schenectady | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Downtown 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 Downtown?
Residents report average rents near $408/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 Downtown?
Contact the management office at 375 Broadway in Schenectady. 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.