Gateway Elton LIHTCPB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Gateway Elton is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Brooklyn, NY with 197 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

197
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1166 Elton St, Brooklyn, NY 11239 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units196
Placed in service2012

How to apply at Gateway Elton

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1166 Elton St, Brooklyn; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Linden Plaza Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8Brooklyn1.1 km
Cypress Hills Public HousingBrooklyn1.1 km
Louis Heaton Pink Public HousingBrooklyn1.1 km
Fountain Seaview A2 Lp LIHTCPB Section 8Brooklyn1.1 km
Linda Plaza Apts LIHTCBrooklyn1.4 km
Spring Creek Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8Brooklyn1.4 km
Livonia Commons LIHTCPB Section 8Brooklyn1.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Gateway Elton have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Gateway Elton?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Gateway Elton?
Contact the management office at 1166 Elton 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.