Borinquen Plaza Stage I Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Borinquen Plaza Stage I is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 934 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $674/month on average.
934
total units
94%
occupancy
$674
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,884/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,179/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Borinquen Plaza Stage I
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 60 Moore 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 (~$674/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Taylor St/wythe Ave Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Hope Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Lafayette Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Cooper Park Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Brevoort Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Rc Plaza Associates Llc PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Borinquen Plaza Stage I 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 Borinquen Plaza Stage I?
Residents report average rents near $674/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 Borinquen Plaza Stage I?
Contact the management office at 60 Moore 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.