HASA Apartments in Manhattan
Find apartments that accept HASA vouchers in Manhattan, NYC. All listings are verified and landlords are ready to work with voucher holders.
HASA Rent Limits in NYC
HASA provides rental assistance and supportive services to New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. The program sets its own rent guidelines and includes additional case management support.
Studio
$2,646
1BR
$2,762
2BR
$3,058
3BR
$3,811
4BR
$4,111
5BR
$4,728
* Payment standards effective April 2026. Actual limits may vary based on program and specific circumstances.
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HASA rents in Manhattan right now
HASA inventory in Manhattan is thin on VoucherMatch at the moment, so there are too few listings to show a fair rent range. That changes as landlords add apartments. It is also worth checking every Manhattan listing, because many landlords who accept one voucher program will work with another.
How renting with HASA works in Manhattan
HASA rental assistance is available to NYC residents diagnosed with HIV or AIDS whose household income is under 200% of the federal poverty level. There is no waitlist and no lottery. Once you are enrolled, the search for a private apartment in Manhattan runs through your HASA caseworker, who approves the rent and inspects the unit.
The hard part is rarely the program. It is finding a landlord who already knows how HASA pays. The listings on this page are apartments in Manhattan whose landlords have said they accept it.
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Enroll through ServiceLine
Everything starts with HASA ServiceLine at 718-557-1399, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. You do not need a referral. If you are homeless when you call, say so: HASA can arrange emergency housing the same day while your application is processed.
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Get your medical and income paperwork in
Your medical provider documents the HIV or AIDS diagnosis. Since 2016 no symptoms are required. For rental assistance you also show that household income is under 200% of the federal poverty level, using pay stubs, an SSI or SSD award letter, or a benefits statement.
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Work with your caseworker
HASA assigns you a caseworker at one of its centers, which are located in all five boroughs. That person approves apartments, inspects units, and processes your benefits. Get their direct contact details and follow up in writing when something stalls.
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Search at or under the HASA rent level
HASA generally will not approve an apartment priced above its rent guideline for your household size, so filter by rent before you schedule viewings. Apartments with all utilities included let you use the full maximum.
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Inspection and approval
When you find a unit, your caseworker inspects it. This is a HASA inspection, not a Section 8 HQS inspection. If it passes and the rent fits the guideline, the caseworker approves it and the paperwork is finalized.
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Payments start
HASA pays the landlord directly, twice a month. Landlords who are new to the program are sometimes surprised by the semi-monthly schedule, so mention it when you first talk about the lease.
What HASA pays and what you pay
HASA sets its own rent guidelines (HRA Special Services Rent Payment Guidelines, effective September 10, 2025): $2,646 for a studio, $2,762 for a one-bedroom, $3,058 for a two-bedroom, and $3,811 for a three-bedroom, when all utilities are included. If you pay some utilities yourself, a utility allowance is subtracted from the maximum.
If you have no income, HASA pays the full approved rent. If you have income from a job, SSI, SSD, or another source, you pay 30% of your gross household income toward rent and HASA pays the rest, up to the maximum.
HASA can often help with move-in costs such as a security deposit and broker fee. These are approved case by case, so ask your caseworker what your case qualifies for before you agree to anything with a landlord or broker.
If a landlord will not take HASA
A landlord or broker in New York City cannot turn you down because your rent is paid through HASA. That is source-of-income discrimination, illegal under the NYC Human Rights Law since 2008 and under the NYS Human Rights Law statewide.
The common versions: the apartment is suddenly "no longer available" once you mention the program, an ad that says "no programs," a higher rent quoted to voucher holders, or a "40 times the rent" income rule applied to you even though the program pays most of the rent.
Write down the date, the address, and who you spoke to, and keep any texts or emails. You can report it to the NYC Commission on Human Rights at 212-416-0197 or to the HRA Source of Income Discrimination Team at 929-221-6576 (soi@dss.nyc.gov).
Who to call about HASA in Manhattan
- HASA ServiceLine
- 718-557-1399
- ServiceLine email
- ServiceLine@hra.nyc.gov
- ServiceLine walk-in
- 400 Eighth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001
- Official HASA forms and information
- nyc.gov/hra
HASA guides
How to apply for HASA, step by step
ServiceLine, documents, and how long each stage takes.
How much HASA pays for rent in 2026
Rent levels by household size and how utilities change the math.
The complete HASA guide
Housing, cash benefits, and the services that come with enrollment.
How to request a fair hearing when HRA says no
Deadlines and steps for challenging a denial or a closed case.
How to report a landlord who refuses your voucher
Who takes the complaint, what evidence helps, and what happens next.
HASA Apartments in Other NYC Boroughs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HASA rent limit in Manhattan?
HASA rent limits in Manhattan match the NYC-wide payment standards: Studio: $2,646, 1BR: $2,762, 2BR: $3,058, 3BR: $3,811. These are maximum rents that the voucher program will approve.
How do I find HASA apartments in Manhattan?
VoucherMatch lists verified apartments that accept HASA vouchers. Browse our listings, filter by neighborhood and bedroom count, and apply directly through our platform. All landlords on VoucherMatch have confirmed they accept housing vouchers.
Can I use my HASA voucher anywhere in Manhattan?
Yes, HASA vouchers can be used anywhere in NYC where a landlord accepts them. However, the apartment must pass inspection and the rent must be within the payment standard for the unit size. Use our rent analyzer tool to check if a specific rent qualifies.
Who qualifies for HASA rental assistance in Manhattan?
Any NYC resident diagnosed with HIV or AIDS can enroll in HASA, and since 2016 no symptoms are required. Rental assistance and cash benefits also require household income under 200% of the federal poverty level. The rules are the same in all five boroughs.
Is there a waitlist for HASA?
No. HASA has no waitlist or lottery. Eligibility is medical and financial, and enrollment is open year-round through ServiceLine.
Can I rent an apartment priced above the HASA maximum?
Generally no. HASA approves apartments within its rent guidelines for your household size. Exceptions need documented extenuating circumstances and go through your caseworker.
Does HASA pay the security deposit and broker fee?
In many cases, yes. Approvals are made case by case, so confirm with your caseworker before you commit to a unit.
How does the landlord get paid?
HASA pays the landlord directly on a semi-monthly schedule. If you have a share of the rent, you pay it to the landlord yourself.
Can I have HASA and Section 8 at the same time?
You can receive HASA services while holding a Section 8 voucher you already have. The rent side is coordinated between the programs, so ask your caseworker how your subsidies interact.
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