Red Hook I (east) Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Red Hook I (east) is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,401 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $638/month on average.
1,401
total units
86%
occupancy
$638
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 624 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,566/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,596/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Red Hook I (east)
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 624 Clinton 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 (~$638/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hook Ii Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Gowanus Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| 125 Court Street Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Wyckoff Gardens Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Bam South LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| 80 Dekalb Avenue LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| 810 Fulton Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Red Hook I (east) 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 Red Hook I (east)?
Residents report average rents near $638/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 Red Hook I (east)?
Contact the management office at 624 Clinton 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.