Gerald J.carey Gardens Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gerald J.carey Gardens is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,254 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $537/month on average.
1,254
total units
90%
occupancy
$537
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2946 W 23rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,707/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,239/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Gerald J.carey Gardens
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 2946 W 23rd 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 (~$537/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Park Two Company LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Bay Park One Company LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Bp Neptune 33 Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Oceangate LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Sea Park East LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Raven Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Surf Vets Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Shorefront Towers §202 Senior | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gerald J.carey Gardens 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 Gerald J.carey Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $537/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 Gerald J.carey Gardens?
Contact the management office at 2946 W 23rd 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.