Gotham West LIHTCPB Section 8 New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Gotham West is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New York, NY with 1,238 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 | 550 West 45 St, New York, NY 10036 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 249 |
| Placed in service | 2013 |
How to apply at Gotham West
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 550 West 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Plaza PB Section 8 | New York | 0.8 km |
| Times Square Hotel LIHTC | New York | 0.8 km |
| J.l. Elliot Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| Sloan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 1.1 km |
| Amsterdam Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| 625 West 57th Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 1.4 km |
| Two Waterline Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 1.4 km |
| Riverside Site 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gotham West 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 Gotham West?
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 Gotham West?
Contact the management office at 550 West 45 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.