Marien-heim of Sunset Park PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marien-heim of Sunset Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 167 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average.
167
total units
98%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4520 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,128/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,645/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Marien-heim of Sunset Park
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 4520 4th Ave, 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 (~$390/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park Nsa Group I PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Borough Park Courts PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Red Hook I (east) Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Bishop Boardman Senior Apartment Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Bishop Boardman Apts PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Red Hook Ii Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.3 km |
| Gowanus Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.7 km |
| Shore Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marien-heim of Sunset Park 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 Marien-heim of Sunset Park?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 Marien-heim of Sunset Park?
Contact the management office at 4520 4th Ave 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.