Beacon LIHTCPB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Beacon is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Brooklyn, NY with 168 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 54 Bristol St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 124 |
| Placed in service | 2009 |
How to apply at Beacon
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 54 Bristol St, 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.
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- Howard Public Housing
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- Ingersoll Public Housing
- Marcy Public Housing
- Whitman Public Housing
- Bayview Houses LIHTC
- 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 Beacon have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Beacon?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Beacon?
Contact the management office at 54 Bristol St 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.