For Landlords · Washington Heights, Manhattan
27 voucher holders searching Washington Heights on VoucherMatch
27 tenants have either applied to a Washington Heights listing in the last six months or named Washington Heights as a preferred location on their profile. Against 1 active VoucherMatch listing in the neighborhood, that is a 27.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.
Demand snapshot
27
voucher holders interested in Washington Heights (last 180 days)
Active VoucherMatch listings
1
Demand-to-supply ratio
27.0:1
Voucher mix among interested tenants
Landlord analysis: Washington Heights
27 tenants have either applied to a Washington Heights listing in the last six months or named Washington Heights as a preferred location on their profile. Against 1 active VoucherMatch listing in the neighborhood, that is a 27.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.
Demand here is led by CityFHEPS (62.5% of interested tenants), with FHEPS adding another 20.8%. A landlord accepting only Section 8 in Washington Heights will see a meaningfully narrower applicant pool; accepting CityFHEPS captures the dominant share.
Bedroom-size demand skews toward 3BR units (16 tenants). The applicable CityFHEPS/FHEPS/HASA payment standard for 3BR units is $3,811; the FY2026 Section 8 HUD FMR rose to $3,644 from $3,465 (+5.2% YoY).
Bedroom demand and rent standards in Washington Heights
Tenant counts (last 180 days) next to the applicable NYC payment standards. CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share citywide caps; Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs.
| Unit size | Voucher holders interested | CityFHEPS / FHEPS / HASA cap | Section 8 HUD FMR (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Limited demand | $2,646/mo | $2,529+5.1% YoY |
| 1 Bedroom | Limited demand | $2,762/mo | $2,655+5.7% YoY |
| 2 Bedrooms | 11 | $3,058/mo | $2,910+4.7% YoY |
| 3 Bedrooms | 16 | $3,811/mo | $3,644+5.2% YoY |
| 4 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $4,111/mo | $3,959+5.9% YoY |
Demand combines tenants who applied to a Washington Heights listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name Washington Heights as a preference. Payment standards as of July 2025; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.
Washington Heights at a glance
Washington Heights is a vibrant Dominican neighborhood in upper Manhattan with hilly streets and views of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge. The community has strong cultural identity and more affordable Manhattan rents.
Transit
168th St · 175th St · 181st St · 190th St
~25 minutes to Midtown
Landmarks
- • The Cloisters
- • Fort Tryon Park
- • George Washington Bridge
- • United Palace Theatre
Housing stock
Pre-war apartments, walk-ups, some newer buildings
Walkability: high
Plans for Washington Heights landlords
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