Capitol Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

840 8th Ave, Hell's Kitchen & Clinton, New York City, NY, 10019

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 250 units · Managed by ARCO Management Corporation

About this apartment

Capitol Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 840 8th Ave, New York City with 250 apartments (249 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 845-368-2400.

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 Capitol Apartments

Capitol Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 840 8th Ave, New York City 10019. It has 250 apartments, 249 of which are subsidized (75 studio, 174 one-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 845-368-2400 (managed by ARCO Management Corporation) 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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