Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 70 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average.
70
total units
97%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2164 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,837/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,705/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly
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 2164 78th 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 (~$363/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sons of Italy Presevation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Sons of Italy Senior Citizens Housi PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Marlboro Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Marlboro Phase Ii LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Regina Pacis LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| St. Brendan Senior Apartments, L.p. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Flatbush Houses PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| 1211 Southern Boulevard, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly?
Contact the management office at 2164 78th 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.