Hardscrabble Apartments PB Section 8 Farmingdale, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hardscrabble Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Farmingdale, NY with 79 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average.
79
total units
92%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,506/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,642/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hardscrabble Apartments
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 400 Main St, Farmingdale; 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 (~$433/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Farmingdale
- Sterling Green at Farmingdale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodbridge at Farmingdale Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodbridge at Farmingdale LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethpage Senior Czns Public Housing | Bethpage | 2.8 km |
| Old Bethpage Hsg. Public Housing | Old Bethpage | 3.3 km |
| Krystie Manor LIHTC | Amityville | 3.7 km |
| Haypath House PB Section 8 | Bethpage | 3.7 km |
| Thea Bowman Residence §811 | Amityville | 4 km |
| Ruland Road LIHTC | Melville | 4.7 km |
| Concern Amityville LIHTCPB Section 8 | Amityville | 4.8 km |
| Andpress Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Amityville | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Farmingdale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hardscrabble Apartments 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 Hardscrabble Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 Hardscrabble Apartments?
Contact the management office at 400 Main St in Farmingdale. 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.