Tilden Apts PB Section 8 Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tilden Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brooklyn, NY with 54 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $514/month on average.
54
total units
98%
occupancy
$514
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2921 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,700/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,432/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Tilden Apts
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 2921 Tilden 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 (~$514/mo average here).
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- Van Dyke I Public Housing
- Breukelen Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Road Houses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 2 km |
| Albany I & Ii Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Glenwood Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Impacct Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Bec Phase Ii Resyndication LIHTC | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Marcus Garvey Apartments PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.5 km |
| Riverdale Osborne Towers PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.5 km |
| Plaza Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tilden Apts 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 Tilden Apts?
Residents report average rents near $514/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 Tilden Apts?
Contact the management office at 2921 Tilden 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.