Bishop Boardman Apts PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bishop Boardman Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 200 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
200
total units
99%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1615 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,010/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,502/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bishop Boardman Apts
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 1615 8th 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 (~$366/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Wyckoff Gardens Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| 810 Fulton Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bishop Boardman Apts 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 Bishop Boardman Apts?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Bishop Boardman Apts?
Contact the management office at 1615 8th 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.