Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rutgers is a Public Housing community in New York, NY with 619 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $665/month on average.
619
total units
92%
occupancy
$665
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 Madison St, New York, NY 10002 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,613/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,594/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Rutgers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 160 Madison St, New York; 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 (~$665/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New York
- Baruch Public Housing
- Frederick Douglass & Add. Public Housing
- Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr. Public Housing
- George Washington Public Housing
- General Grant Public Housing
- Governor Smith Public Housing
- Wald Public Housing
- Jacob Riis Public Housing
- Vladeck Public Housing
- Polo Grounds Towers Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Whitman Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Samuel Gompers Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Lower East Side Ii Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Rc Plaza Associates Llc PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Bec Continuum Owner Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 2.2 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in New York
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rutgers have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Rutgers?
Residents report average rents near $665/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 Rutgers?
Contact the management office at 160 Madison St in New York. 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.