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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5 subsidized & affordable buildings
These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list. Tax-credit buildings are different: their rents are capped based on area income, not set at 30% of your income — contact the management office for current rents.
- Bayview Houses at 2045 Rockaway Pkwy — Tax-credit housing in Canarsie, Brooklyn
2045 Rockaway Pkwy 11236
Tax-credit affordable housing1610 unitsContact the management office - Affordable apartments at 2125 Rockaway Pkwy — Tax-credit housing in Canarsie, Brooklyn
2125 Rockaway Pkwy 11236
Tax-credit affordable housing647 unitsContact the management office - Seaview Estates at 1455 E 108th St — Tax-credit housing in Canarsie, Brooklyn
1455 E 108th St 11236
Tax-credit affordable housing190 unitsContact the management office - Park Terrace Apartments at 702 E 103rd St — Tax-credit housing in Canarsie, Brooklyn
702 E 103rd St 11236
Tax-credit affordable housing72 unitsContact the management office - Breukelen Houses — NYCHA Public Housing in Canarsie
757 East 103rd Street 11236
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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.