Pierrepont House For The Elderly — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

55 Pierrepont St, Downtown Brooklyn, New York City, NY, 11201

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 189 units · Managed by Progress of Peoples Management Corp

About this apartment

Pierrepont House For The Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 55 Pierrepont St, New York City with 189 apartments (188 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 718-722-6138.

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 Pierrepont House For The Elderly

Pierrepont House For The Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 55 Pierrepont St, New York City 11201. It has 189 apartments, 188 of which are subsidized (66 studio, 122 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals 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

1. Call the building at 718-722-6138 (managed by Progress of Peoples Management Corp) 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 NYCHA / HPD / HCR 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

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.

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