Ralph Gates Cluster LIHTCPB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Ralph Gates Cluster is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Brooklyn, NY with 8 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 540 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 7 |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
How to apply at Ralph Gates Cluster
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 540 Gates 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bushwick Houses LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Tompkins Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bushwick LIHTCPublic Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Borinquen Plaza Stage I Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Hope Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Lafayette Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Kingsborough Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ralph Gates Cluster have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Ralph Gates Cluster?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Ralph Gates Cluster?
Contact the management office at 540 Gates 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.