Pierrepont House for the Elderly PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pierrepont House for the Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 188 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average.
188
total units
98%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,662/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,181/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pierrepont House for the Elderly
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 55 Pierrepont 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 (~$378/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 1.4 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Lands End Ii PB Section 8 | New York | 1.4 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Vladeck Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Red Hook Ii Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pierrepont House for the Elderly 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 Pierrepont House for the Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Pierrepont House for the Elderly?
Contact the management office at 55 Pierrepont 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.