Haven Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Haven Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New York, NY with 136 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $493/month on average.
136
total units
96%
occupancy
$493
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,623/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,645/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Haven Plaza
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 188 Avenue C, 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 (~$493/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gompers Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Island City | 2 km |
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 2.4 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 2.4 km |
| J.l. Elliot Public Housing | New York | 2.8 km |
| Sloan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 2.8 km |
| Ingersoll Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Haven Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Haven Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $493/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 Haven Plaza?
Contact the management office at 188 Avenue C 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.