Mother Zion LIHTCPB Section 8 New York, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Mother Zion is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New York, NY with 311 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

311
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address2640 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10030 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units311
Placed in service2011

How to apply at Mother Zion

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 2640 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Melrose Public HousingBronx1.7 km
Lester W. Patterson Public HousingBronx2 km
John P. Mitchel Public HousingBronx2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Mother Zion have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Mother Zion?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Mother Zion?
Contact the management office at 2640 Frederick Douglass Blvd 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.