Richmond Gardens PB Section 8 Staten Island, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Richmond Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Staten Island, NY with 140 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $532/month on average.
140
total units
86%
occupancy
$532
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 247 Jersey St, Staten Island, NY 10301 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,474/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,083/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Richmond 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 247 Jersey St, Staten Island; 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 (~$532/mo average here).
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- Richmond Terrace Public Housing
- South Beach Public Housing
- Stapleton Houses LIHTC
- Mariners Harbor Public Housing
- Stapleton Public Housing
- North Shore Preservation Dp Lp LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Shore Plaza LIHTC
- Homeport/ Navy Pier Aka 2263 LIHTC
- Concord Court & Seaside Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Park PB Section 8 | Staten Island | 1.4 km |
| Bay Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Staten Island | 1.4 km |
| Sr Elizabeth Boyle Manor §202 Senior | Staten Island | 1.4 km |
| Stapleton Mews LIHTC | Staten Island | 1.7 km |
| 7 & 8 Navy Pier Court LIHTC | Staten Island | 2 km |
| Parkhill I Apts PB Section 8 | Staten Island | 2.4 km |
| Fox Hills PB Section 8 | Staten Island | 2.4 km |
| St George Plaza PB Section 8 | Staten Island | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Richmond 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 Richmond Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $532/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 Richmond Gardens?
Contact the management office at 247 Jersey St in Staten Island. 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.