Ward Ave — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in New York City

1249 Ward Ave, Soundview, New York City, NY, 10472

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 5 units · Managed by The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics Inc

About this apartment

Ward Ave is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 1249 Ward Ave, New York City with 5 apartments (4 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 914-220-4380.

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 Ward Ave

Ward Ave is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 1249 Ward Ave, New York City 10472. It has 5 apartments, 4 of which are subsidized (4 one-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older 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 914-220-4380 (managed by The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics 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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