Northtown Phase Ii PB Section 8 New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northtown Phase Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New York, NY with 222 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $553/month on average.
222
total units
98%
occupancy
$553
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 River Rd, New York, NY 10044 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,713/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,432/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Northtown Phase Ii
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 4 River Rd, New York; 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 (~$553/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Public Housing | Queens | 0.8 km |
| Queensbridge Public Housing | Queens | 0.8 km |
| Queensbridge Public Housing | Queens | 1.4 km |
| Astoria Public Housing | Queens | 2 km |
| Stanley Isaacs Public Housing | New York | 2.2 km |
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Island City | 2.4 km |
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| East River Public Housing | New York | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northtown Phase Ii have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Northtown Phase Ii?
Residents report average rents near $553/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 Northtown Phase Ii?
Contact the management office at 4 River Rd 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.