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Eleanor Roosevelt I — Income-Restricted Housing in Brooklyn, NY 11206

109 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Public housing

1,102 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (212) 306-3000Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through New York City Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (212) 306-3000.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
371 1 bedroom · 350 2 bedrooms · 380 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$630/mo

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Rents and income limits in 11206

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,890/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$115,600/yr
Renters in 11206 paying 30% or more of income on rent
52%

Income limits (2026)

New York, NY area · median family income $104,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$35,650$59,400$95,000
2$40,750$67,850$108,600
3$45,850$76,350$122,150
4$50,900$84,800$135,700
5$55,000$91,600$146,600
6$59,050$98,400$157,450
7$63,150$105,200$168,300
8$67,200$111,950$179,150

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size11206Wider area
Studio$2,520$2,593
1 bedroom$2,650$2,729
2 bedrooms$2,890$2,971
3 bedrooms$3,660$3,760
4 bedrooms$4,010$4,121

Wider area = New York, NY. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,840 (11233) to $4,460 (11238).

Census figures for 11206 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,625. Median household income $61,430. 89% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 11206's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 11206

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Eleanor Roosevelt I?

Apply through New York City Housing Authority, which runs Eleanor Roosevelt I. Call (212) 306-3000. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Eleanor Roosevelt I Section 8 housing?

Eleanor Roosevelt I is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Eleanor Roosevelt I?

Public records list 1,102 units at Eleanor Roosevelt I in Brooklyn, NY 11206. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Eleanor Roosevelt I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 11206 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Eleanor Roosevelt I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Eleanor Roosevelt I in Brooklyn, NY 11206. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Brooklyn, NY 11206?

Most income-restricted buildings in Brooklyn, NY 11206 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $59,400, and $84,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($95,000 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Brooklyn, NY 11206?

For many programs in Brooklyn, NY 11206, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $59,400 a year for 1 person and $84,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $95,000 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Brooklyn, NY 11206?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Brooklyn, NY 11206, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Brooklyn, NY 11206 is $2,890 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Eleanor Roosevelt I take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Eleanor Roosevelt I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Brooklyn, NY 11206 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Eleanor Roosevelt I.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.