Eleanor Roosevelt I Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Eleanor Roosevelt I is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,102 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $624/month on average.
1,102
total units
93%
occupancy
$624
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,702/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,930/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Eleanor Roosevelt I
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 109 Lewis 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 (~$624/mo average here).
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- Van Dyke I Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bushwick Houses LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Tompkins Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bushwick LIHTCPublic Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Borinquen Plaza Stage I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Hope Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Lafayette Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Eleanor Roosevelt I 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 Eleanor Roosevelt I?
Residents report average rents near $624/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 Eleanor Roosevelt I?
Contact the management office at 109 Lewis 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.