Hewes Mews I PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hewes Mews I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 188 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $672/month on average.
188
total units
98%
occupancy
$672
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 393 S 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,669/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,619/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Hewes Mews I
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 393 S 3rd 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 (~$672/mo average here).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vladeck Public Housing | New York | 1.7 km |
| Baruch Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Wald Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Jacob Riis Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Samuel Gompers Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Sumner Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Bushwick Houses LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hewes Mews I 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 Hewes Mews I?
Residents report average rents near $672/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 Hewes Mews I?
Contact the management office at 393 S 3rd 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.