Mcdonald Towers Public Housing Cohoes, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mcdonald Towers is a Public Housing community in Cohoes, NY with 93 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $387/month on average.
93
total units
83%
occupancy
$387
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY 12047 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,729/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,514/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Mcdonald Towers
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 19 Remsen St, Cohoes; 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 (~$387/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cohoes
- Ogden Mill Apts PB Section 8
- Manor Sites Public Housing
- White Birch Cohoes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cohoes-lion Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mosaic Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cohoes Falls Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Roulier Heights/saratoga Sites Public Housing
- Erie Point LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Van Schoonhoven Square PB Section 8 | Waterford | 2 km |
| Diamond Rock Terrace Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Troy | 2.5 km |
| Lansingburgh Apts PB Section 8 | Troy | 2.8 km |
| Diamond Rock Terrace LIHTC | Troy | 3.4 km |
| Tenth Avenue PB Section 8 | Troy | 3.5 km |
| Martin Luther King Revitalization Ph 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Troy | 3.7 km |
| Hillside Views Neighborhood Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | Troy | 3.7 km |
| Rensselaer County Community Residen PB Section 8 | Troy | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cohoes
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mcdonald Towers 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 Mcdonald Towers?
Residents report average rents near $387/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 Mcdonald Towers?
Contact the management office at 19 Remsen St in Cohoes. 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.