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Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

HASA Apartments in Downtown Brooklyn

No landlord in Downtown Brooklyn lists HASA by name today. Here is what is available nearby and within the HASA limit. The 2026 maximum rent runs from $2,646 for a studio to $3,811 for a three-bedroom.

HASA in Downtown Brooklyn
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HASA in Brooklyn
13
1BR limit
$2,762
2BR limit
$3,058

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Living in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is the borough's commercial and civic center, home to courts, government buildings, and a rapidly growing residential population in new high-rises. The area is one of NYC's best-connected transit hubs.

Transit Access

2345ACFGR

Jay St - MetroTech, Borough Hall, DeKalb Ave +1 more

Commute to Midtown

15 minutes

Housing Types

New high-rise apartments, converted office buildings, some older housing stock

Voucher Housing

New luxury developments dominate, limited voucher acceptance but some affordable units in older buildings

Walkability: Very Walkable

2026 voucher rent limits in Brooklyn

Studio

$2,646

1 Bed

$2,762

2 Bed

$3,058

3 Bed

$3,811

Nearby Landmarks

Barclays Center • BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) • MetroTech Center • Brooklyn Borough Hall

HASA rents in Downtown Brooklyn right now

No active listings tagged HASA were recorded in this snapshot for Downtown Brooklyn.

Where Brooklyn does have active HASA listings: Brownsville (3), Canarsie (1), East New York (1), Flatbush (1).

Renting with HASA in Downtown Brooklyn: the short version

  1. 1Enroll through ServiceLine. Everything starts with HASA ServiceLine at 718-557-1399, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
  2. 2Get your medical and income paperwork in. Your medical provider documents the HIV or AIDS diagnosis.
  3. 3Work with your caseworker. HASA assigns you a caseworker at one of its centers, which are located in all five boroughs.
  4. 4Search at or under the HASA rent level. HASA generally will not approve an apartment priced above its rent guideline for your household size, so filter by rent before you schedule viewings.
  5. 5Inspection and approval. When you find a unit, your caseworker inspects it.
  6. 6Payments start. HASA pays the landlord directly, twice a month.

The full walkthrough, what the program pays, and who to call are on the HASA apartments in Brooklyn page. Related guides: How to apply for HASA, step by step, How much HASA pays for rent in 2026, The complete HASA guide.

HASA rent limits

Studio
$2,646
1BR
$2,762
2BR
$3,058
3BR
$3,811
4BR
$4,111
5BR
$4,728

HASA publishes its own rent guidelines (HRA Special Services Rent Payment Guidelines, effective September 10, 2025). The same amounts apply in every NYC neighborhood, including Downtown Brooklyn.

HASA in Downtown Brooklyn: common questions

Are there HASA apartments available in Downtown Brooklyn?

No active listing in Downtown Brooklyn names HASA today. VoucherMatch has 13 in the rest of Brooklyn, and you can ask for an email when one posts here.

What is the maximum rent for HASA in Downtown Brooklyn?

HASA rent limits are the same across NYC: Studio $2,646, 1BR $2,762, 2BR $3,058, 3BR $3,811.

How do I apply for a HASA apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?

Open a listing and send the landlord a message or an application through VoucherMatch. It is free. Have your HASA paperwork ready, because landlords usually ask for it first.

Who qualifies for HASA rental assistance in Downtown Brooklyn?

Any NYC resident diagnosed with HIV or AIDS can enroll in HASA, and since 2016 no symptoms are required. Rental assistance and cash benefits also require household income under 200% of the federal poverty level. The rules are the same in all five boroughs.

Is there a waitlist for HASA?

No. HASA has no waitlist or lottery. Eligibility is medical and financial, and enrollment is open year-round through ServiceLine.

Can I rent an apartment priced above the HASA maximum?

Generally no. HASA approves apartments within its rent guidelines for your household size. Exceptions need documented extenuating circumstances and go through your caseworker.

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