Eastbrook Public Housing Watertown, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Eastbrook is a Public Housing community in Watertown, NY with 200 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $527/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
200
total units
95%
occupancy
$527
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1708 Ohio St, Watertown, NY 13601 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,484/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,240/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Eastbrook
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1708 Ohio St, Watertown; 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 (~$527/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Watertown
- Northside Public Housing
- Summit Wood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hkbbe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Huntington Heights PB Section 8
- Midtown Towers Public Housing
- Black River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Curtis Apts PB Section 8
- Creekwood Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kelsey Creek Apts LIHTC
- Maple Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Place LIHTC | Watertown | 1.7 km |
| Woolworth Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.5 km |
| Olympic Apts LIHTC | Watertown | 2.5 km |
| Franklin Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.5 km |
| Buck Apts LIHTC | Watertown | 2.5 km |
| Starwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.8 km |
| Creekwood Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.8 km |
| Brighton Hotel Renovation LIHTC | Watertown | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Watertown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Eastbrook have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Eastbrook?
Residents report average rents near $527/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 Eastbrook?
Contact the management office at 1708 Ohio St in Watertown. 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.