Albany I & Ii Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Albany I & Ii is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,220 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $656/month on average.
1,220
total units
89%
occupancy
$656
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1191 Park Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,450/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,429/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Albany I & Ii
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1191 Park Pl, 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 (~$656/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bec Phase Ii Resyndication LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Brevoort Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Impacct Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Eleanor Roosevelt I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Brownsville Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Marcus Garvey Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Hope Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Albany I & Ii have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Albany I & Ii?
Residents report average rents near $656/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 Albany I & Ii?
Contact the management office at 1191 Park Pl 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.