James Geddes Public Housing Syracuse, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James Geddes is a Public Housing community in Syracuse, NY with 471 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 45 months.
471
total units
97%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
45 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 338 Gifford St, Syracuse, NY 13204 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,361/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,466/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at James Geddes
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 338 Gifford St, Syracuse; 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 (~$351/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homes of Syracuse LIHTCPB Section 8 | Syracuse | 0.8 km |
| Mccarthy Manor PB Section 8 | Syracuse | 1.7 km |
| Freedom Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Syracuse | 1.7 km |
| Onondaga Apartments PB Section 8 | Syracuse | 2 km |
| Courtyard at James LIHTCPB Section 8 | Syracuse | 2 km |
| Syr-hab Apts LIHTC | Syracuse | 2 km |
| Franklin Square LIHTC | Syracuse | 2.2 km |
| The Gardens at St. Anthony's LIHTCPB Section 8 | Syracuse | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James Geddes 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 James Geddes?
Residents report average rents near $351/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 James Geddes?
Contact the management office at 338 Gifford St in Syracuse. 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.