Council House — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in New York City

526 W 152nd St, Hamilton Heights, New York City, NY, 10031

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 21 units · Managed by Emstar, Inc.

About this apartment

Council House is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 526 W 152nd St, New York City with 21 apartments (20 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 212-864-5185.

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 Council House

Council House is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 526 W 152nd St, New York City 10031. It has 21 apartments, 20 of which are subsidized (20 one-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older 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 212-864-5185 (managed by Emstar, 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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