Hamilton Heights Terrace PB Section 8 New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hamilton Heights Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New York, NY with 131 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $571/month on average.
131
total units
93%
occupancy
$571
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1833 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,111/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,312/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Hamilton Heights Terrace
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1833 Amsterdam Ave, 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 (~$571/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Hamilton Houses LIHTC | New York | 1.1 km |
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| Claremont Group Iv Public Housing | Bronx | 1.7 km |
| Andrew Jackson Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Manhattanville LIHTC | New York | 2 km |
| Melrose Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Lincoln Public Housing | New York | 2.2 km |
| St Nicholas Public Housing | New York | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hamilton Heights Terrace have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Hamilton Heights Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $571/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 Hamilton Heights Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1833 Amsterdam Ave 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.