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New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low and moderate income residents throughout the five boroughs.

You can apply for public housing online or in person.

Households must fall under the following income limits to be eligible to apply for public housing:

Family Size	Income	Family Size	Income	Family Size	Income
1	$79,200	6	$131,200	11	$176,450
2	$90,500	7	$140,250	12	$185,500
3	$101,800	8	$149,300	13	$194,550
4	$113,100	9	$158,350	14	$203,600
5	$122,150	10	$167,400	15	$212,650

Online

Apply for public housing.

In Person

These NYCHA Customer Contact Center Walk-In Locations require an appointment and are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. They are closed on holidays.

Schedule an appointment at a NYCHA Customer Contact Center Walk-In location.

Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens
478 East Fordham Road (1 Fordham Plaza), 2nd floor
Bronx, NY 10458
(Between 3rd Avenue and Washington Avenue)

Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens
787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(Between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues)

NYCHA Fair Housing Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the New York City Housing Authority to provide equal housing opportunities for all qualified applicants and residents.

Learn more about NYCHA's Fair Housing Non-Discrimination Policy

You can get the status of a public housing application filed with the City in 1993 or later online, over the phone, or from the appropriate borough Housing Applications office in person.

Online

Check the status of a public housing application.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

In Person

These NYCHA Customer Contact Center Walk-In Locations require an appointment and are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. They are closed on holidays.

Schedule an appointment at a NYCHA Customer Contact Center Walk-In location.

Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens
478 East Fordham Road (1 Fordham Plaza), 2nd floor
Bronx, NY 10458
(Between 3rd Avenue and Washington Avenue)

Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens
787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(Between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues)

Application Status for People with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities who have already applied to NYCHA and need further assistance can contact the NYCHA Services for People with Disabilities Unit at 212-306-4652 or TTY 212-306-4845.

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