Jacob Riis Public Housing New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jacob Riis is a Public Housing community in New York, NY with 1,763 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $705/month on average.
1,763
total units
95%
occupancy
$705
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1141 FDR Dr, New York, NY 10009 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,341/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,314/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Jacob Riis
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 1141 FDR Dr, 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 (~$705/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 1.4 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Ingersoll Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Whitman Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 2.8 km |
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Island City | 2.8 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jacob Riis 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 Jacob Riis?
Residents report average rents near $705/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 Jacob Riis?
Contact the management office at 1141 FDR Dr 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.