River View Gardens §202 Senior Long Island City, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River View Gardens is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Long Island City, NY with 79 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $383/month on average.
79
total units
99%
occupancy
$383
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 49th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,933/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,947/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at River View Gardens
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 412 49th Ave, Long Island City; 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 (~$383/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Public Housing | Queens | 1.1 km |
| Ravenswood Public Housing | Queens | 2.2 km |
| Queensbridge Public Housing | Queens | 2.2 km |
| Cooper Park Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Woodside Public Housing | Queens | 2.8 km |
| Astoria Public Housing | Queens | 3.4 km |
| Baruch Public Housing | New York | 4 km |
| Wald Public Housing | New York | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River View Gardens have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at River View Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $383/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 River View Gardens?
Contact the management office at 412 49th Ave in Long Island City. 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.