Oceanbay Apartments Public Housing Queens, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oceanbay Apartments is a Public Housing community in Queens, NY with 417 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $711/month on average.
417
total units
88%
occupancy
$711
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 306 Beach 56th St, Queens, NY 11692 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,214/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,880/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Oceanbay Apartments
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 306 Beach 56th St, Queens; 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 (~$711/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Queens
- Ravenswood Public Housing
- Pomonok Public Housing
- Queensbridge Public Housing
- Queensbridge Public Housing
- Ocean Bay Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodside Public Housing
- Astoria Public Housing
- South Jamaica Ii Public Housing
- Lewis H. Latimer Gardens Public Housing
- Baisley Park Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hammel Public Housing | Queens | 0.8 km |
| Bgn Ii Affordable Owners Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 0.8 km |
| Beach Green North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Edgemere | 0.8 km |
| Beach Green Dunes Phase Ii LIHTC | Queens | 0.8 km |
| Beach Green North LIHTC | Queens | 0.8 km |
| Macedonia Senior Residence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arverne | 0.8 km |
| Beach 66 Apts LIHTC | Arverne | 0.8 km |
| Bch.41 St/bch. Channel Dr Public Housing | Queens | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oceanbay Apartments 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 Oceanbay Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $711/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 Oceanbay Apartments?
Contact the management office at 306 Beach 56th St in Queens. 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.