Brownsville Gardens PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Brownsville Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 161 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $701/month on average.
161
total units
84%
occupancy
$701
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 Legion St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,684/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,073/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
How to apply at Brownsville Gardens
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 50 Legion 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 (~$701/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Marcus Garvey Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Brevoort Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Marcus Garvey Apartments PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Albany I & Ii Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Seth Low Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Unity Plaza Sites 4-27 Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brownsville Gardens 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 Brownsville Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $701/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 Brownsville Gardens?
Contact the management office at 50 Legion 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.