La Guardia Public Housing Manhattan, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Guardia is a Public Housing community in Manhattan, NY with 1,490 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $692/month on average.
1,490
total units
94%
occupancy
$692
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 286 South St, Manhattan, NY 10002 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,735/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,267/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at La Guardia
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 286 South St, Manhattan; 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 (~$692/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 0.8 km |
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| Baruch Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Wald Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Jacob Riis Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Ingersoll Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Whitman Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Samuel Gompers Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Guardia 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 La Guardia?
Residents report average rents near $692/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 La Guardia?
Contact the management office at 286 South St in Manhattan. 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.