Redfern Public Housing Queens, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Redfern is a Public Housing community in Queens, NY with 603 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $719/month on average.
603
total units
93%
occupancy
$719
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1302 Redfern Ave, Queens, NY 11691 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,214/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,022/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Redfern
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 1302 Redfern Ave, 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 (~$719/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gateways Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
| Greenport Apartments PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
| New Haven Plaza PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
| Oceanview, Oceanside, Heyson Gardens LIHTC | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
| Oceanview 1, Oceanview 2 & Heyson Gardens LIHTC | Queens | 1.1 km |
| Oceanview and Heyson Gardens PB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
| Radroc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 1.1 km |
| Beach 21st Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Far Rockaway | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Redfern 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 Redfern?
Residents report average rents near $719/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 Redfern?
Contact the management office at 1302 Redfern Ave 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.