Renting With Section 8 in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2026 Guide
Listing updatethere are no active Section 8 listings in Upper West Side on VoucherMatch right now, so the live rent figures in this guide are unavailable. Browse all current listings or check back soon.
Quick answerOn the Upper West Side, as of October 8, 2026, the agency on your voucher decides the number. NYCHA uses one two-bedroom payment standard in every ZIP code, $2,997, after ending its exception ZIP codes on July 1, 2026. HPD lists $4,389 in ZIP code 10023, $4,312 in 10024, $4,543 in 10069 and $3,027 in 10025. Active Section 8 listings on VoucherMatch here right now: no.
- $2,997NYCHA two-bedroom standard for a new rental or transfer, every ZIP code
- $4,389HPD two-bedroom standard in ZIP code 10023
- $3,027HPD two-bedroom standard in ZIP code 10025
- 40%most of adjusted monthly income a family may pay at first lease-up, rent over the standard
- noactive Upper West Side Section 8 listings on VoucherMatch right now
- 2.5%share of the district's occupied private rentals rented with a housing choice voucher, 2024
What the 2026 Payment Standards Actually Allow
A payment standard sets the agency's share of the rent, and on the Upper West Side that share differs sharply between NYCHA and HPD. Neither figure caps what an owner may ask: a rent over the standard can be approved while your share stays inside the 40% cap.
View the data table
| Unit size | NYCHA, every ZIP code | HPD, 10023 | HPD, 10024 | HPD, 10025 | HPD, 10069 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,604 | $3,806 | $3,740 | $2,624 | $3,938 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,734 | $3,905 | $3,839 | $2,696 | $4,048 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,997 | $4,389 | $4,312 | $3,027 | $4,543 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,753 | $5,478 | $5,379 | $3,777 | $5,665 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,077 | $5,896 | $5,797 | $4,070 | $6,105 |
What it means: HPD's list carries 10025 at the same figures as its citywide base, so an HPD voucher gets a higher standard in 10023, 10024 and 10069.
Source: NYCHA payment standards for new rentals and transfers, effective January 1, 2026; HPD's ZIP code schedule, whose note says its amounts were last published January 1, 2024.
Key pointNYCHA's page says that, effective July 1, 2026, it "will discontinue the use of Exception Payment Standard (EPS) ZIP codes" and apply the standard amounts "across all ZIP codes for all new rentals and transfers." A NYCHA voucher gets no higher figure here.
ExampleVoucherMatch's example, with made-up income and rents. A NYCHA household with $3,000 in adjusted monthly income would pay gas and electric in a one-bedroom, where NYCHA's allowance is $141. At a rent of $2,850 the household's share is $1,157, under the $1,200 cap. At $2,950 it is $1,257, over the cap (24 CFR 982.508).
The state's HCR has not posted a New York City schedule. Every agency's full table is in NYC Section 8 payment standards, and HPD vs NYCHA helps you tell which agency you have.
How the Current Listings Look
The table below reads VoucherMatch's active Section 8 listings on the Upper West Side when the page loads, and it can show none.
| Upper West Side Section 8 listings on VoucherMatch | Right now |
|---|---|
| Active listings | no |
| Bedroom mix | none are active right now |
| Lowest asking rent | not available |
| Median asking rent | not available |
| Highest asking rent | not available |
What it means: add the utility allowance to an asking rent, then compare the total with your agency's column for that size and, for HPD, that ZIP code. The rent analyzer checks a single rent.
Source: VoucherMatch listings marked as accepting Section 8 on the Upper West Side.
_No active listings right now._
Contact details are on the Section 8 apartments in Upper West Side page.
The Neighborhood, Block by Block
The neighborhood runs from 59th to 110th Streets between Central Park and the Hudson River, as Manhattan Community Board 7 puts it, and no source read ranks its blocks for voucher rentals. VoucherMatch's page covers roughly ZIP codes 10023, 10024, 10025 and 10069; the City's Community District 7 profile names Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley and the Upper West Side.
- Vouchers in use2.5% of occupied, privately owned rental units were rented with a housing choice voucher in 2024, against 2.1% in 2010.
- Rentsa median of $3,120 for two- and three-bedrooms and $2,690 for studios and one-bedrooms in 2024, in 2025 dollars; recent movers paid $3,550.
- Vacancy7.1% of rental units were vacant in 2024.
What it means: NYCHA's two-bedroom standard is $123 under the district's two- and three-bedroom median, and HPD's in 10023 is $1,269 over it. The medians include long-term tenants.
Source: NYU Furman Center profile of the Upper West Side, last updated 05/06/2026.
Two subway corridors serve it: the 1, 2 and 3 on Broadway and the B and C on Central Park West.
| Line | Upper West Side stations, per the MTA line map | Service note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 St-Lincoln Center, 72 St, 79 St, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) | On Broadway |
| 2 and 3 | 72 St, 96 St | Local and express stations, marked ADA accessible |
| C | 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) | All times except late nights |
| B | Same six stations | Weekdays until 11 p.m. |
| A and D | 59 St-Columbus Circle | Next stop north is 125 St |
| M66, M72, M79-SBS, M86-SBS, M96 and M106 buses | Crosstown streets from 66th to 96th | West Side to the East Side or East Harlem |
What it means: the maps show weekday service. Broadway and Central Park West each have a 72 St, 86 St, 96 St and 103 St station.
Source: MTA line maps for the 1, 2, 3, A, B, C and D and the M66 and M106 timetables.
What Landlords Need to Know
An owner needs to know which agency issued the voucher, because the payment standard and the forms follow from it. The steps below are NYCHA's.
- 1Check the search clockNYCHA gives 180 days, HPD 120 and HCR 60. It pauses while a request for approval is pending.
- 2Run the numbersrent plus utility allowance against the standard, then the 40% test if the total is over.
- 3If it fails the testthe tenant tells the owner the highest rent that passes. The owner decides whether to offer it.
- 4Owner submits the rental packeton NYCHA's Owner Extranet, with the tenant's rental PIN. One request at a time.
- 5InspectionNYCHA says it schedules one within five business days of receiving an approved packet. Someone 18 or older must be present.
- 6Conditional move-in letterit does not allow move-in. The owner returns the signed contract within 15 calendar days.
- 7Final move-in letteronly then are the keys handed over.
What it means: HPD and HCR use their own forms. An owner can prepare with the inspection checklist and see all NYC voucher listings.
Source: NYCHA's owner page, guide for property owners and Administrative Plan.
- Your voucher, showing the agency, bedroom size and expiration date
- The standard for that size and, with HPD, the apartment's ZIP code
- Your adjusted monthly income, for the 40% test
- A question: which utilities does the rent include?
No voucher yet? NYCHA has paused issuing vouchers from its general waiting list, so start with open waiting lists or the voucher eligibility tool.
Comparable Neighborhoods Worth Considering
Five nearby neighborhoods have Section 8 pages. A NYCHA standard is the same in all of them; an HPD standard changes with the ZIP code.
| Neighborhood | Section 8 listings | Connection in the MTA pages read |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem | Harlem | 2 or 3 train from 96 St to 125 St; B or C to 116 St |
| Washington Heights | Washington Heights | 1 train to 168 St and 181 St |
| Upper East Side | Upper East Side | M72, M79-SBS, M86-SBS and M96 crosstown buses |
| East Harlem | East Harlem | M106 bus along 96th St and E 106th St |
| Midtown | Midtown | 1, 2 or 3 train to Times Sq-42 St |
What it means: each page shows its own live listings, and no source read ranks them.
Source: the MTA pages above; VoucherMatch's station data assigns each station to its neighborhood.
Morningside Heights, which shares ZIP code 10025 in the site's data, has no page; the borough is on Section 8 apartments across Manhattan. There are Upper West Side guides for CityFHEPS, FHEPS and HASA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Section 8 rent cap for a three-bedroom on the Upper West Side in 2026?
The three-bedroom payment standard is $3,753 with a NYCHA voucher. With an HPD voucher it is $5,478 in ZIP code 10023, $5,379 in 10024, $5,665 in 10069 and $3,777 in 10025. It caps the subsidy and not the rent.
Does NYCHA administer Section 8 on the Upper West Side?
NYCHA is one of three agencies that do; HPD and the state's HCR also issue vouchers used here. Your voucher names the agency. NYCHA's Customer Contact Center is 718-707-7771 (NYCHA contact page).
Can I use a Section 8 voucher for a studio or one-bedroom on the Upper West Side?
Yes. NYCHA's standards are $2,604 and $2,734; HPD's are $3,806 and $3,905 in 10023. The district's median rent for those sizes was $2,690 in 2024.
What subway lines serve the Upper West Side for Section 8 tenants?
The 1, 2 and 3 on Broadway and the B and C on Central Park West. The 2 and 3 stop at 72 St and 96 St only, and the B runs weekdays until 11 p.m.
What happens if a landlord lists above the Section 8 payment standard?
The lease can still be approved if your share stays within 40% of adjusted monthly income and the agency finds the rent reasonable. If it fails, the owner may offer a lower rent; no owner is required to. On refusals, see can a landlord refuse Section 8 in NYC?
Next step: find your agency's column and, for HPD, the apartment's ZIP code, add the utility allowance to the rents you see, and open the Upper West Side Section 8 listings.
How this article was checked
Last checked: October 8, 2026, against NYCHA's payment standards page, HPD's ZIP code schedule, the MTA line maps and bus timetables, the NYU Furman Center and City Planning profiles of Manhattan Community District 7 and Community Board 7's page. Lease-up rules are as fact-checked by VoucherMatch on October 4 and 7, 2026.
Sources for this article (19)
- NYCHA payment standards (nyc.gov)
- HPD's ZIP code schedule (nyc.gov)
- 24 CFR 982.508 (ecfr.gov)
- Manhattan Community Board 7 (nyc.gov)
- Community District 7 profile (communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov)
- NYU Furman Center profile of the Upper West Side (furmancenter.org)
- 1 (mta.info)
- 2 (mta.info)
- 3 (mta.info)
- A (mta.info)
- B (mta.info)
- C (mta.info)
- D (mta.info)
- M66 (mta.info)
- M106 (mta.info)
- owner page (nyc.gov)
- guide for property owners (nyc.gov)
- Administrative Plan (nyc.gov)
- NYCHA contact page (nyc.gov)
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