Gen D Macarthur Sr Public Housing Hempstead, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gen D Macarthur Sr is a Public Housing community in Hempstead, NY with 175 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 31 months.
175
total units
84%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
31 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 Clinton St, Hempstead, NY 11550 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,542/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,027/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Gen D Macarthur Sr
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 260 Clinton St, Hempstead; 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 (~$495/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hempstead
- Jackson Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greenwich Gardens PB Section 8
- Bedell Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park Lake Hempstead, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hempstead Village PB Section 8
- Woodsedge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rivoli House LIHTC
- Clinton Plaza Senior Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8
- Totten Towers Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hempstead | 0.8 km |
| Greater Hempstead LIHTC | Hempstead | 1.1 km |
| Union Senior Citizen's Plaza LIHTC | Hempstead | 1.1 km |
| The Antioch Citadel of Hope LIHTC | Hempstead | 1.1 km |
| Adams Court PB Section 8 | Hempstead | 1.4 km |
| Parkside Garden Villas LIHTC | Hempstead | 1.4 km |
| Bishop Daly Gardens §202 Senior | Uniondale | 2 km |
| Mitchel Houses PB Section 8 | East Meadow | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hempstead
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gen D Macarthur Sr 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 D Macarthur Sr?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 D Macarthur Sr?
Contact the management office at 260 Clinton St in Hempstead. 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.