Flatbush Houses PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Flatbush Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 120 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average.
120
total units
97%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1215 Avenue O, Brooklyn, NY 11230 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,106/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,904/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Flatbush Houses
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 1215 Avenue O, 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 (~$363/mo average here).
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- Howard Public Housing
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1211 Southern Boulevard, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Marlboro Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Marlboro Phase Ii LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Scheuer House of Brighton Beach PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.3 km |
| Scheuer House of Manhattan Beach PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| 1345 Rogers Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Sons of Italy Presevation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Sons of Italy Senior Citizens Housi PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Flatbush Houses 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 Flatbush Houses?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Flatbush Houses?
Contact the management office at 1215 Avenue O 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.