For Landlords · Ridgewood, Queens
98 voucher holders searching Ridgewood against 1 active listing — 98:1 demand ratio
98 tenants have either applied to a Ridgewood listing in the last six months or named Ridgewood as a preferred location on their profile. Against 1 active VoucherMatch listing in the neighborhood, that is a 98.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.
Demand snapshot
98
voucher holders interested in Ridgewood (last 180 days)
Active VoucherMatch listings
1
Demand-to-supply ratio
98.0:1
Voucher mix among interested tenants
Landlord analysis: Ridgewood
98 tenants have either applied to a Ridgewood listing in the last six months or named Ridgewood as a preferred location on their profile. Against 1 active VoucherMatch listing in the neighborhood, that is a 98.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.
Demand here is led by CityFHEPS (63.4% of interested tenants), with FHEPS adding another 20.7%. A landlord accepting only Section 8 in Ridgewood will see a meaningfully narrower applicant pool; accepting CityFHEPS captures the dominant share.
Bedroom-size demand skews toward 2BR units (98 tenants). The applicable CityFHEPS/FHEPS/HASA payment standard for 2BR units is $3,058; the FY2026 Section 8 HUD FMR rose to $2,910 from $2,780 (+4.7% YoY).
Bedroom demand and rent standards in Ridgewood
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 | 98 | $3,058/mo | $2,910+4.7% YoY |
| 3 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $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 Ridgewood listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name Ridgewood as a preference. Payment standards as of July 2025; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.
Ridgewood at a glance
Ridgewood straddles the Queens-Brooklyn border and has seen spillover interest from Bushwick. The neighborhood retains its European immigrant character with excellent bakeries, bars, and a growing arts scene.
Transit
Myrtle-Wyckoff · Seneca Ave · Forest Ave · Fresh Pond Rd
~35 minutes to Midtown
Landmarks
- • Myrtle-Wyckoff transit hub
- • Ridgewood Reservoir
- • Fresh Pond Road shops
- • Cypress Hills Cemetery
Housing stock
Walk-ups, row houses, attached homes
Walkability: high
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