Marcus Garvey Apartments PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marcus Garvey Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 523 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $692/month on average.
523
total units
91%
occupancy
$692
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 353 Chester St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,805/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,447/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Marcus Garvey Apartments
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 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 (~$692/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Brooklyn
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- 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?
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 Marcus Garvey Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $692/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 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.