Is Canarsie good for voucher families?

Yes. Canarsie has three large NYCHA developments — Bayview, Breukelen, and Glenwood Houses — plus many two- and three-family homes where vouchers are often welcome and rents tend to fit voucher payment standards.

Can a landlord in Canarsie refuse my voucher?

Generally no. New York's statewide Human Rights Law bans source-of-income discrimination, so most landlords cannot refuse you just because you pay with a Housing Choice Voucher, CityFHEPS, or FHEPS.

How do I find Section 8 housing in Canarsie?

Apply to NYCHA and to HPD project-based buildings through Housing Connect (housingconnect.nyc.gov), and search the private market of small multi-family homes with voucher-friendly brokers.

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Voucher-Friendly Apartments in Canarsie, Brooklyn

Canarsie, in southeast Brooklyn, is a residential, largely Caribbean-American neighborhood anchored by three large NYCHA developments — a solid option for voucher families looking for space away from the busier core of the borough.

About Canarsie

Canarsie sits in southeast Brooklyn along Jamaica Bay, bordered by East Flatbush, Brownsville, and East New York. It is a predominantly residential, homeowner-heavy neighborhood with a large Caribbean-American community and three sizable NYCHA developments that make it an important area for voucher holders.

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Transit Access

Canarsie is the southern terminal of the L train at Rockaway Parkway-Canarsie, with the B6, B17, B42, B60, B82, and B103 buses connecting the neighborhood to Flatbush, East New York, and Downtown Brooklyn.

Voucher Housing in Canarsie

Canarsie has a strong base of subsidized housing built around three large NYCHA developments — Bayview Houses, Breukelen Houses, and Glenwood Houses — totaling several thousand apartments, along with private two- and three-family homes where voucher holders can often find space. Rents here tend to sit within voucher payment standards more comfortably than in northern Brooklyn.

About Canarsie

Canarsie is a predominantly Black, heavily Caribbean-American neighborhood (with large Haitian, Jamaican, and Trinidadian communities) and a high rate of homeownership. Its NYCHA developments and two- and three-family homes make it a meaningful option for voucher families.

Local Services & Resources

Canarsie has community and legal resources including Brooklyn Legal Services, local Homebase eviction-prevention providers, and nearby HRA offices. These groups help with applications, tenant rights, and staying housed.

Parks, Museums & Cultural Sites

Landmarks include Canarsie Pier (part of the Gateway National Recreation Area on Jamaica Bay), Canarsie Park, and the Rockaway Parkway commercial corridor.

NYCHA Developments in Canarsie

Major NYC Housing Authority developments in this neighborhood. Apply through the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at selfserve.nycha.info.

Development	Neighborhood	Address	Units
Bayview Houses	Canarsie	1620 E 92nd St	1,609
Breukelen Houses	Canarsie	715 E 108th St	1,595
Glenwood Houses	Canarsie	5700 Farragut Rd	—

Canarsie is a quieter, residential corner of southeast Brooklyn, and for voucher holders its appeal is a combination of three large NYCHA developments and a housing stock of two- and three-family homes where vouchers are often welcome.

Why Canarsie works for voucher families

Bayview Houses, Breukelen Houses, and Glenwood Houses together provide several thousand subsidized apartments, and the surrounding blocks of small multi-family homes give voucher holders more room to find a fit — including larger units for families. Rents in Canarsie generally sit within voucher payment standards more comfortably than in the pricier northern half of Brooklyn.

Your rights as a voucher holder here

New York protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide under the Human Rights Law (Executive Law sections 292 and 296), strengthened by the 2019 Source of Income Non-Discrimination Act. A landlord in Canarsie generally cannot refuse you, charge more, or advertise "no programs" because you would pay with a voucher. You can file a complaint with the NYC Commission on Human Rights or the New York State Division of Human Rights.

How to find a unit

Apply to NYCHA and to HPD project-based buildings through Housing Connect at housingconnect.nyc.gov. For the private market, focus on the neighborhood's many small multi-family homes, work with voucher-friendly brokers, and bring your voucher paperwork so you can move quickly when you find a fit.

Get help

Free housing specialists and legal-aid groups serving Canarsie and southeast Brooklyn can help you search, apply, and enforce your rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canarsie good for voucher families?: Yes. Canarsie has three large NYCHA developments — Bayview, Breukelen, and Glenwood Houses — plus many two- and three-family homes where vouchers are often welcome and rents tend to fit voucher payment standards.
Can a landlord in Canarsie refuse my voucher?: Generally no. New York's statewide Human Rights Law bans source-of-income discrimination, so most landlords cannot refuse you just because you pay with a Housing Choice Voucher, CityFHEPS, or FHEPS.
How do I find Section 8 housing in Canarsie?: Apply to NYCHA and to HPD project-based buildings through Housing Connect (housingconnect.nyc.gov), and search the private market of small multi-family homes with voucher-friendly brokers.