Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr. Public Housing New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr. is a Public Housing community in New York, NY with 2,153 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $646/month on average.
2,153
total units
92%
occupancy
$646
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Paladino Ave, New York, NY 10035 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,156/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,109/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr.
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 20 Paladino Ave, 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 (~$646/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr. 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 Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr.?
Residents report average rents near $646/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 Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr.?
Contact the management office at 20 Paladino Ave 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.