Starrett City — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

1255 Pennsylvania Ave, East New York, New York City, NY, 11239

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 5881 units · Managed by BSC Owner LLC

About this apartment

Starrett City is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 1255 Pennsylvania Ave, New York City with 5881 apartments (3569 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 718-642-7000 X5022.

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 Starrett City

Starrett City is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 1255 Pennsylvania Ave, New York City 11239. It has 5881 apartments, 3569 of which are subsidized (3 studio, 1362 one-bedroom, 1097 two-bedroom, 1107 three-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 718-642-7000 X5022 (managed by BSC Owner LLC) 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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