Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 10038 — Two Bridges
ZIP code 10038 covers the Two Bridges and South Street Seaport areas of Lower Manhattan, near the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. It is home to NYCHA's Alfred E. Smith Houses, a large public housing development steps from the Financial District. The F, J, Z, 4, 5, and 6 trains make this one of the most transit-rich affordable-housing locations in the city for voucher holders.
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About This Program in New York
In New York City, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is administered by NYCHA, HPD, and HCR, and NYCHA also operates the city's public housing. Rent in public housing and with a voucher is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to Apply in New York
Apply for public housing and Section 8 through the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at selfserve.nycha.info. Waitlists open for select household types. New York City law protects renters from source-of-income discrimination, so landlords generally cannot refuse a voucher.