Nostrand Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Nostrand is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 2,201 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $668/month on average.
2,201
total units
88%
occupancy
$668
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2263 Batchelder St, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,157/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,801/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Nostrand
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 2263 Batchelder 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 (~$668/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Brendan Senior Apartments, L.p. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Flatbush Houses PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Scheuer House of Manhattan Beach PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Scheuer House of Brighton Beach PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| 1211 Southern Boulevard, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Marlboro Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.5 km |
| Marlboro Phase Ii LIHTC | Brooklyn | 3.5 km |
| Glenwood Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nostrand 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 Nostrand?
Residents report average rents near $668/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 Nostrand?
Contact the management office at 2263 Batchelder 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.