Tri-Block Houses — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

221 Ashland Pl, Boerum Hill & Gowanus, New York City, NY, 11217

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 96 units · Managed by ELH Mgmt LLC

About this apartment

Tri-Block Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 221 Ashland Pl, New York City with 96 apartments (95 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 718-509-4644.

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 Tri-Block Houses

Tri-Block Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 221 Ashland Pl, New York City 11217. It has 96 apartments, 95 of which are subsidized (36 one-bedroom, 43 two-bedroom, 16 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 718-509-4644 (managed by ELH Mgmt 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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