Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II — Income-Restricted Housing in Flushing, NY 11355
4525 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355
424 units · 419 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2010
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 260 Studio · 162 1 bedroom · 2 2 bedrooms
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- Apply through New York City Housing Authority
Rents and income limits in 11355
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $3,140/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $125,600/yr
- Renters in 11355 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 65%
Income limits (2026)
New York, NY area · median family income $104,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $35,650 | $59,400 | $95,000 |
| 2 | $40,750 | $67,850 | $108,600 |
| 3 | $45,850 | $76,350 | $122,150 |
| 4 | $50,900 | $84,800 | $135,700 |
| 5 | $55,000 | $91,600 | $146,600 |
| 6 | $59,050 | $98,400 | $157,450 |
| 7 | $63,150 | $105,200 | $168,300 |
| 8 | $67,200 | $111,950 | $179,150 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 11355 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,740 | $2,593 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,880 | $2,729 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,140 | $2,971 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,970 | $3,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,360 | $4,121 |
Wider area = New York, NY. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,930 (11365) to $3,770 (11375).
Census figures for 11355 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,725. Median household income $55,326. 67% of homes are rented. 65% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 36% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 11355's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 11355Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II?
No phone is listed for Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II Section 8 housing?
Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II is listed as income-restricted housing in Flushing, NY 11355 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II?
Public records list 424 units at Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II in Flushing, NY 11355. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 11355 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II in Flushing, NY 11355. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Flushing, NY 11355?
Most income-restricted buildings in Flushing, NY 11355 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $59,400, and $84,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($95,000 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Flushing, NY 11355?
For many programs in Flushing, NY 11355, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $59,400 a year for 1 person and $84,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $95,000 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Flushing, NY 11355?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Flushing, NY 11355, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Flushing, NY 11355 is $3,140 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Flushing, NY 11355 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Selfhelp - Kissenas I & II.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.