Marcus Garvey Apartments §236 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marcus Garvey Apartments is a Section 236/BMIR community in Brooklyn, NY with 102 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 236/BMIR |
|---|---|
| Address | 353 Chester St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Map → |
How to apply at Marcus Garvey Apartments
Section 236/BMIR: older interest-reduction program with below-market fixed rents.
- Call or visit the management office at 353 Chester 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Langston Hughes Apts Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Eny Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Brownsville Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Marcus Garvey Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Seth Low Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Unity Plaza Sites 4-27 Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Rutland Road Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marcus Garvey Apartments have?
Section 236/BMIR. Section 236/BMIR: older interest-reduction program with below-market fixed rents.
How much is rent at Marcus Garvey Apartments?
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 Marcus Garvey Apartments?
Contact the management office at 353 Chester 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.