Gowanus Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gowanus is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,134 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $768/month on average.
1,134
total units
90%
occupancy
$768
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 417 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,131/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,456/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Gowanus
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 417 Baltic 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 (~$768/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hook I (east) Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Bam South LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| 80 Dekalb Avenue LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Red Hook Ii Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Wyckoff Gardens Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| 810 Fulton Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gowanus 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 Gowanus?
Residents report average rents near $768/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 Gowanus?
Contact the management office at 417 Baltic 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.