Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 11101 — Long Island City
ZIP code 11101 covers Long Island City and the Queensbridge area of Queens, directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan. It is home to NYCHA's Queensbridge Houses — the largest public housing development in North America — along with other affordable buildings. The F, N, W, and 7 trains make this one of the most connected 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.