Knickerbocker Avenue Cluster LIHTCPB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Knickerbocker Avenue Cluster is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Brooklyn, NY with 5 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 248 Cornelia St, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 5 |
| Placed in service | 2010 |
How to apply at Knickerbocker Avenue Cluster
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 248 Cornelia 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.
Other subsidized housing in Brooklyn
- Starrett City PB Section 8
- Nostrand Public Housing
- Howard Public Housing
- Marlboro Houses LIHTC
- Ingersoll Public Housing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Brevoort Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Brownsville Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Marcus Garvey Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.2 km |
| Seth Low Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Unity Plaza Sites 4-27 Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Eleanor Roosevelt I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Knickerbocker Avenue Cluster have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Knickerbocker Avenue Cluster?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Knickerbocker Avenue Cluster?
Contact the management office at 248 Cornelia 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.