Schaefer Brewery Apts LIHTC Brooklyn, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Schaefer Brewery Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Brooklyn, NY with 140 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

140
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address450 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units139
Placed in service2005

How to apply at Schaefer Brewery Apts

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 450 Kent Ave, Brooklyn; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Farragut Public HousingBrooklyn1.4 km
Taylor St/wythe Ave Public HousingBrooklyn1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Schaefer Brewery Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Schaefer Brewery Apts?
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 Schaefer Brewery Apts?
Contact the management office at 450 Kent 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.