1790 Pitkin Avenue PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
1790 Pitkin Avenue is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 73 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $691/month on average.
73
total units
99%
occupancy
$691
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,260/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,053/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at 1790 Pitkin Avenue
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1800 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$691/mo average here).
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- Van Dyke I Public Housing
- Breukelen Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Low Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Unity Plaza Sites 4-27 Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Marcus Garvey Apartments PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Riverdale Osborne Towers PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Langston Hughes Apts Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Brevoort Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Eny Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 1790 Pitkin Avenue have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at 1790 Pitkin Avenue?
Residents report average rents near $691/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at 1790 Pitkin Avenue?
Contact the management office at 1800 Pitkin Ave in Brooklyn. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.