Oceanview and Heyson Gardens PB Section 8 Far Rockaway, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oceanview and Heyson Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Far Rockaway, NY with 325 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $545/month on average.
325
total units
94%
occupancy
$545
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 Beach 15th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,929/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,685/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 44% |
How to apply at Oceanview and Heyson Gardens
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 249 Beach 15th St, Far Rockaway; 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 (~$545/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Far Rockaway
- Ocean Park LIHTC
- Israel Senior Citizen Housing I & I PB Section 8
- Seaview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Gateways Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greenport Apartments PB Section 8
- Frv Phase 3 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Haven Plaza PB Section 8
- Brookdale Village §236
- Oceanview, Oceanside, Heyson Gardens LIHTC
- Frv Phase 2 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frv Phase 1 Lihtc Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 0.8 km |
| New Haven Towers PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 0.8 km |
| Allen By the Bay Senior H LIHTCPB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 0.8 km |
| Allen By the Bay, Lp §202 Senior | Queens | 0.8 km |
| Redfern Public Housing | Queens | 1.1 km |
| Bayview-inwood-westover-eastover Public Housing | Inwood | 1.1 km |
| Brookdale Village PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
| Seagirt Housing PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oceanview and Heyson Gardens 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 Oceanview and Heyson Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $545/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 Oceanview and Heyson Gardens?
Contact the management office at 249 Beach 15th St in Far Rockaway. 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.