Union Square South LIHTC New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Union Square South is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New York, NY with 240 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
240
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 Fourth Ave, New York, NY 10003 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 50 |
| Placed in service | 1998 |
How to apply at Union Square South
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 140 Fourth 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gompers Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 2.2 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 2.2 km |
| J.l. Elliot Public Housing | New York | 2.4 km |
| Sloan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 2.4 km |
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Island City | 2.8 km |
| Manhattan Plaza PB Section 8 | New York | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Union Square South have?
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 Union Square South?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Union Square South?
Contact the management office at 140 Fourth 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.