Steamboat Square Public Housing Albany, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Steamboat Square is a Public Housing community in Albany, NY with 30 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $728/month on average.
30
total units
97%
occupancy
$728
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 298C S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202 Map → |
| Average household income | $30,831/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,941/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
How to apply at Steamboat Square
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 298C S Pearl St, Albany; 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 (~$728/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renwyck Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rensselaer | 0.8 km |
| Southend Revitalization 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 0.8 km |
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| Robinson Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.4 km |
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| Ezra Prentice Homes Redevelopment Llc Public Housing | Albany | 2 km |
| Nutgrove Garden Apartments Public Housing | Albany | 2 km |
| Station 25 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Steamboat Square 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 Steamboat Square?
Residents report average rents near $728/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 Steamboat Square?
Contact the management office at 298C S Pearl St in Albany. 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.