1199 Plaza — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

2120 1st Ave, East Harlem, New York City, NY, 10029

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 1594 units · Managed by Metro Management & Development Inc

About this apartment

1199 Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 2120 1st Ave, New York City with 1594 apartments (245 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (718) 706-7755 ext8901.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About 1199 Plaza

1199 Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 2120 1st Ave, New York City 10029. It has 1594 apartments, 245 of which are subsidized (12 studio, 76 one-bedroom, 86 two-bedroom, 49 three-bedroom, 22 four-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the New York area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at (718) 706-7755 ext8901 (managed by Metro Management & Development Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the NYCHA / HPD / HCR Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

NYC Human Rights Law § 8-107(5)

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Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.

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