Ravenswood Public Housing Queens, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ravenswood is a Public Housing community in Queens, NY with 2,163 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $737/month on average.
2,163
total units
95%
occupancy
$737
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3550 21st St, Queens, NY 11106 Map → |
| Average household income | $31,103/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,612/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Ravenswood
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 3550 21st 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 (~$737/mo average here).
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- Woodside Public Housing
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- South Jamaica Ii Public Housing
- Lewis H. Latimer Gardens Public Housing
- Baisley Park Public Housing
- Hammel Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Isaacs Public Housing | New York | 2.4 km |
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Island City | 2.8 km |
| Hobbs Court LIHTC | New York | 3.3 km |
| De Witt Clinton Public Housing | New York | 3.3 km |
| George Washington Public Housing | New York | 3.4 km |
| East River Public Housing | New York | 3.4 km |
| Carver Public Housing | New York | 3.4 km |
| 400 W 59th St Prtnrs LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood?
Residents report average rents near $737/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 Ravenswood?
Contact the management office at 3550 21st 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.