Cohen Residences PB Section 8 Brookline, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cohen Residences is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brookline, MA with 99 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $458/month on average.
99
total units
99%
occupancy
$458
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Centre St, Brookline, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,761/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,467/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cohen Residences
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 120 Centre St, Brookline; 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 (~$458/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Public Housing | Brighton | 1.4 km |
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 1.7 km |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 1.7 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 2 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 2.4 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cohen Residences 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 Cohen Residences?
Residents report average rents near $458/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 Cohen Residences?
Contact the management office at 120 Centre St in Brookline. 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.