New York City Housing Authority

Who this agency serves

New York City Housing Authority served 235,570 households across 263,609 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $25,292, and pays an average of $627 per month toward rent.

Households served

235,570 of 263,609 units

Avg. household income

$25,292

Avg. rent paid by household

$627

Avg. household size

2.0 people

Households with children

28%

Head of household 62+

45%

Head of household with a disability

42%

Avg. wait to move in

48 months

Unit mix: 30% 1-bedroom, 44% 2-bedroom, 27% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 127 developments with an average score of 72 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.