Cabs Elderly Housing PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cabs Elderly Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 110 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average.
110
total units
98%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 590 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,524/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,035/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cabs Elderly Housing
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 590 Dekalb 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 (~$376/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Lafayette Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Sumner Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Bushwick Houses LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Tompkins Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Bushwick LIHTCPublic Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Borinquen Plaza Stage I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Taylor St/wythe Ave Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cabs Elderly Housing 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 Cabs Elderly Housing?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Cabs Elderly Housing?
Contact the management office at 590 Dekalb 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.