Surf Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Surf Gardens is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Brooklyn, NY with 76 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average.
76
total units
100%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3121 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,128/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,697/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Surf Gardens
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 3121 Surf 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 (~$365/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oceangate LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Sea Park East LIHTC | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Raven Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Surf Vets Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Shorefront Towers §202 Senior | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Abraham Resid Ii LIHTC | Brooklyn | 0.8 km |
| Bay Park Two Company LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| Bay Park One Company LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Surf Gardens have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing); 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 Surf Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Surf Gardens?
Contact the management office at 3121 Surf 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.