Governor Smith Public Housing New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Governor Smith is a Public Housing community in New York, NY with 1,934 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $646/month on average.
1,934
total units
95%
occupancy
$646
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Catherine Slip, New York, NY 10038 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,071/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,547/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Governor Smith
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 20 Catherine Slip, 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 (~$646/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 0.8 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 0.8 km |
| Lands End Ii PB Section 8 | New York | 0.8 km |
| Ingersoll Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Whitman Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Samuel Gompers Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Lower East Side Ii Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Governor Smith 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 Governor Smith?
Residents report average rents near $646/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 Governor Smith?
Contact the management office at 20 Catherine Slip 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.