South Jamaica Ii Public Housing Queens, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Jamaica Ii is a Public Housing community in Queens, NY with 1,038 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $666/month on average.
1,038
total units
91%
occupancy
$666
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 10616 159th St, Queens, NY 11433 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,080/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,513/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at South Jamaica Ii
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 10616 159th St, 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 (~$666/mo average here).
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- Pomonok Public Housing
- Queensbridge Public Housing
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- Ocean Bay Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodside Public Housing
- Astoria Public Housing
- Lewis H. Latimer Gardens Public Housing
- Baisley Park Public Housing
- Hammel Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alvista Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Queens | 0.8 km |
| Allen Senior Residences LIHTC | Jamaica | 0.8 km |
| Greater Allen Cathedral §202 Senior | Jamaica | 0.8 km |
| Jamaica Crossing Mid Rise LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jamaica | 0.8 km |
| Jamaica Crossing High Rise LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jamaica | 0.8 km |
| Moda LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jamaica | 1.1 km |
| Archer Green Apartments, L.p LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jamaica | 1.4 km |
| Archer Green Apartments LIHTC | Queens | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South Jamaica Ii 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 South Jamaica Ii?
Residents report average rents near $666/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 South Jamaica Ii?
Contact the management office at 10616 159th St 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.