Jennings Hall Senior Citizen Housin PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jennings Hall Senior Citizen Housin is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 149 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $395/month on average.
149
total units
99%
occupancy
$395
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 Powers St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,394/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,292/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Jennings Hall Senior Citizen Housin
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 260 Powers 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 (~$395/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bushwick Houses LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Tompkins Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bushwick LIHTCPublic Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Borinquen Plaza Stage I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Cooper Park Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Taylor St/wythe Ave Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Eleanor Roosevelt I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jennings Hall Senior Citizen Housin 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 Jennings Hall Senior Citizen Housin?
Residents report average rents near $395/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 Jennings Hall Senior Citizen Housin?
Contact the management office at 260 Powers 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.