Starrett City PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Starrett City is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 3,567 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $687/month on average.
3,567
total units
88%
occupancy
$687
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1255 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,525/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,767/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Starrett City
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 1255 Pennsylvania 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 (~$687/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Avenue Public Housing | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Fountain Seaview A2 Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Livonia Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Langston Hughes Apts Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Eny Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Fountain Seaview B6 Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Linden Plaza Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Cypress Hills Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Starrett City 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 Starrett City?
Residents report average rents near $687/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 Starrett City?
Contact the management office at 1255 Pennsylvania 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.