Prc Shakespeare Avenue — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

1551 Shakespeare Ave, Highbridge, New York City, NY, 10452

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 414 units · Managed by Fairstead Management LLC

About this apartment

Prc Shakespeare Avenue is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 1551 Shakespeare Ave, New York City with 414 apartments (410 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 718-328-6099.

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 Prc Shakespeare Avenue

Prc Shakespeare Avenue is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 1551 Shakespeare Ave, New York City 10452. It has 414 apartments, 410 of which are subsidized (27 one-bedroom, 81 two-bedroom, 51 three-bedroom, 25 four-bedroom).

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 718-328-6099 (managed by Fairstead 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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