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

1920 Amsterdam Ave, Washington Heights, New York City, NY, 10032

Call the building: (212) 348-3248 ext 301

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 183 units · Managed by C&C Apartment Management LLC

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About this apartment

Dunwell Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 1920 Amsterdam Ave, New York City with 183 apartments (182 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (212) 348-3248 ext 301.

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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 Dunwell Plaza

Dunwell Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 1920 Amsterdam Ave, New York City 10032. It has 183 apartments, 182 of which are subsidized (154 one-bedroom, 28 two-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 (212) 348-3248 ext 301 (managed by C&C Apartment Management LLC) 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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