Crown Heights I PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Crown Heights I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 35 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $603/month on average.
35
total units
97%
occupancy
$603
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,007/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,830/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Crown Heights I
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 702 E New York 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 (~$603/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Brooklyn
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- Nostrand Public Housing
- Howard Public Housing
- Marlboro Houses LIHTC
- Ingersoll Public Housing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Road Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Albany I & Ii Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bec Phase Ii Resyndication LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Marcus Garvey Apartments PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Riverdale Osborne Towers PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Plaza Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Brownsville Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Crown Heights I 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 Crown Heights I?
Residents report average rents near $603/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 Crown Heights I?
Contact the management office at 702 E New York 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.