East 21st St Apts PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East 21st St Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 20 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $455/month on average.
20
total units
85%
occupancy
$455
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,872/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,581/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 65% |
How to apply at East 21st St Apts
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 325 E 21st 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 (~$455/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| 626 Flatbush Avenue LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East 21st St Apts 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 East 21st St Apts?
Residents report average rents near $455/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 East 21st St Apts?
Contact the management office at 325 E 21st 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.