Glenwood Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Glenwood is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,186 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $694/month on average.
1,186
total units
95%
occupancy
$694
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 937 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,464/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,844/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Glenwood
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 937 E 56th 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 (~$694/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bay View Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Bay View Homes Phase I LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
| Marcus Garvey Apartments PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Riverdale Osborne Towers PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Rutland Road Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Plaza Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Vandalia Avenue Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Langston Hughes Apts Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Glenwood 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 Glenwood?
Residents report average rents near $694/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 Glenwood?
Contact the management office at 937 E 56th 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.