Gen. Charles W. Berry Public Housing Staten Island, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gen. Charles W. Berry is a Public Housing community in Staten Island, NY with 1,008 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $664/month on average.
1,008
total units
80%
occupancy
$664
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1754 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,678/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,445/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Gen. Charles W. Berry
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 1754 Richmond Rd, Staten Island; 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 (~$664/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gen. Charles W. Berry 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 Gen. Charles W. Berry?
Residents report average rents near $664/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 Gen. Charles W. Berry?
Contact the management office at 1754 Richmond Rd in Staten Island. 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.