Whitman Public Housing Brooklyn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whitman is a Public Housing community in Brooklyn, NY with 1,637 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $637/month on average.
1,637
total units
93%
occupancy
$637
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 N Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,043/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,010/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Whitman
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 81 N Portland 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 (~$637/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vladeck Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| 250 Ashland Place LIHTC | Brooklyn | 1.1 km |
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 1.4 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Rc Plaza Associates Llc PB Section 8 | Brooklyn | 1.4 km |
| Lands End Ii PB Section 8 | New York | 1.4 km |
| Taylor St/wythe Ave Public Housing | Brooklyn | 1.7 km |
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whitman have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Whitman?
Residents report average rents near $637/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 Whitman?
Contact the management office at 81 N Portland 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.