Riverview House — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

1600 Sedgwick Ave, Morris Heights & University Heights, New York City, NY, 10453

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 383 units · Managed by R Y MANAGEMENT CO., INC.

About this apartment

Riverview House is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 1600 Sedgwick Ave, New York City with 383 apartments (315 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (347) 949-2143.

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 Riverview House

Riverview House is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 1600 Sedgwick Ave, New York City 10453. It has 383 apartments, 315 of which are subsidized (82 one-bedroom, 194 two-bedroom, 39 three-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 (347) 949-2143 (managed by R Y MANAGEMENT CO., 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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