Independence House — Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities in New York City

165 E 2nd St, East Village, New York City, NY, 10009

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 21 units · Managed by ACMH Inc

About this apartment

Independence House is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities building at 165 E 2nd St, New York City with 21 apartments (20 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 212-274-8558 x-214.

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 Independence House

Independence House is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities property at 165 E 2nd St, New York City 10009. It has 21 apartments, 20 of which are subsidized (20 one-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves very low-income adults with a disability 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 212-274-8558 x-214 (managed by ACMH 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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