David Chavis Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
David Chavis Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 152 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $440/month on average.
152
total units
89%
occupancy
$440
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,398/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,692/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at David Chavis Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 230 Kingston 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 (~$440/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Brevoort Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Impacct Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Eleanor Roosevelt I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Brownsville Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Marcus Garvey Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Hope Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Lafayette Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does David Chavis Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at David Chavis Apts?
Residents report average rents near $440/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 David Chavis Apts?
Contact the management office at 230 Kingston 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.