New Amsterdam Apts. Public Housing Amsterdam, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Amsterdam Apts. is a Public Housing community in Amsterdam, NY with 70 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $591/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
70
total units
73%
occupancy
$591
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 Division St, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,231/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,330/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
How to apply at New Amsterdam Apts.
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 60 Division St, Amsterdam; 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 (~$591/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Amsterdam Apts. 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 New Amsterdam Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $591/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 New Amsterdam Apts.?
Contact the management office at 60 Division St in Amsterdam. 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.