Marlboro Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marlboro is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,400 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $709/month on average.
1,400
total units
94%
occupancy
$709
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,278/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,533/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Marlboro
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 29 Avenue W, 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 (~$709/mo average here).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sons of Italy Presevation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Sons of Italy Senior Citizens Housi PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Surfside Gardens Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Gerald J.carey Gardens Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Coney Island Associates 1 Affordable Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Coney Island Phase 1 LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Surf 21 Coney Island Llc PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Sea Park North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marlboro have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Marlboro?
Residents report average rents near $709/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 Marlboro?
Contact the management office at 29 Avenue W 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.