New York City Housing Authority

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing for low and moderate income residents throughout the five boroughs of New York. NYCHA also administers a citywide Section 8 Leased Housing Program in rental apartments.

Related Topics:
New York - Section 8

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NYCHA was created in 1934. By the end of 1935 NYCHA dedicated First Houses, their first development, located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The authority is the largest public housing authority in North America. NYCHA's Conventional Public Housing Program has 181,581 apartments (as of July 20, 2005) in 345 developments throughout the City.

Related Topics:
1934 - Manhattan - North America

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NYCHA has approximately 15,000 employees serving about 175,116 families and approximately 417,328 authorized residents.

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Based upon the 2000 Census, NYCHA's Public Housing represents 8.6% of the City's rental apartments and is home to 5.2% of the City?s population. NYCHA residents and Section 8 voucher holders combined occupy 12.7% of the City's rental apartments.

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