Wald Public Housing New York, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wald is a Public Housing community in New York, NY with 1,861 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $635/month on average.
1,861
total units
95%
occupancy
$635
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,138/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,317/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Wald
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 30 Avenue D, 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 (~$635/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 1.4 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Ingersoll Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Whitman Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 2.8 km |
| Hunter S Point South a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Long Island City | 2.8 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wald 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 Wald?
Residents report average rents near $635/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 Wald?
Contact the management office at 30 Avenue D 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.