Senior housing (62+)

Coretta Scott-King Apartments — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in New York City

670 Jerome St, East New York, New York City, NY, 11207

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 50 units · Managed by Diamond Mine Real Estate

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About this apartment

Coretta Scott-King Apartments is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 670 Jerome St, New York City with 50 apartments (50 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 5162924300.

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About Coretta Scott-King Apartments

Coretta Scott-King Apartments is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 670 Jerome St, New York City 11207. It has 50 apartments, 50 of which are subsidized (4 studio, 46 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older who meet HUD income limits for the New York area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

Call the building at 5162924300 (managed by Diamond Mine Real Estate) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the NYCHA / HPD / HCR Section 8 voucher list.
Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

NYC Human Rights Law § 8-107(5)

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Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.