La Cabana Houses — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

391 Lorimer St, Williamsburg, New York City, NY, 11206

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 167 units · Managed by Empire State Administrative Service LP

About this apartment

La Cabana Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 391 Lorimer St, New York City with 167 apartments (166 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 212-320-2400.

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 La Cabana Houses

La Cabana Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 391 Lorimer St, New York City 11206. It has 167 apartments, 166 of which are subsidized (53 one-bedroom, 33 two-bedroom, 80 three-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 212-320-2400 (managed by Empire State Administrative Service LP) 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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