Mlk Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Hartford

85 Van Block Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 155 units · Managed by Vesta Management Corporation

About this apartment

Mlk Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 85 Van Block Ave, Hartford with 155 apartments (141 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 203 237-7400.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Mlk Apartments

Mlk Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 85 Van Block Ave, Hartford 06106. It has 155 apartments, 141 of which are subsidized (13 one-bedroom, 13 two-bedroom, 4 three-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Connecticut area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 203 237-7400 (managed by Vesta Management Corporation) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Housing Authority of the City of Hartford (HHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Connecticut General Statutes § 46a-64c (enacted 1989) prohibits housing discrimination based on lawful source of income, which Connecticut treats as including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and other rental assistance. Exemptions: renting a room in an owner-occupied residence, and units in an owner-occupied two-family building

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Hartford page.

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.