Sumet I PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sumet I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 200 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $624/month on average.
200
total units
98%
occupancy
$624
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 195 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,976/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,705/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Sumet I
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 195 Roebling 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 (~$624/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vladeck Public Housing | New York | 1.7 km |
| Baruch Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Wald Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Jacob Riis Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Samuel Gompers Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Farragut Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Sumner Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Bushwick Houses LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sumet I 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 Sumet I?
Residents report average rents near $624/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 Sumet I?
Contact the management office at 195 Roebling 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.