Ingersoll Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ingersoll is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,712 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $703/month on average.
1,712
total units
88%
occupancy
$703
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 46 Saint Edwards St, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,431/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,503/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Ingersoll
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 46 Saint Edwards 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 (~$703/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vladeck Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 1.4 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Rc Plaza Associates Llc PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Lands End Ii PB Section 8 | New York | 1.4 km |
| Taylor St/wythe Ave Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ingersoll 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 Ingersoll?
Residents report average rents near $703/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 Ingersoll?
Contact the management office at 46 Saint Edwards 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.