For Landlords · Bushwick, Brooklyn
Bushwick is early on VoucherMatch — list first, capture incoming demand
Bushwick is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 4 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 3,484 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Bushwick listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.
Demand snapshot
4
voucher holders interested in Bushwick (last 180 days)
Active VoucherMatch listings
0
Voucher mix among interested tenants
Landlord analysis: Bushwick
Bushwick is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 4 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 3,484 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Bushwick listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.
There are zero active VoucherMatch listings in Bushwick today, so an early listing has no in-market competition on the platform.
Section 8 (HCV) payment standards for NYC moved from $2,780 to $2,910 for a 2BR in FY2026, a 4.7% year-over-year increase — useful context if you're weighing program acceptance.
Bedroom demand and rent standards in Bushwick
Tenant counts (last 180 days) next to the applicable NYC payment standards. CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share citywide caps; Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs.
| Unit size | Voucher holders interested | CityFHEPS / FHEPS / HASA cap | Section 8 HUD FMR (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Limited demand | $2,604/mo | $2,529+5.1% YoY |
| 1 Bedroom | Limited demand | $2,734/mo | $2,655+5.7% YoY |
| 2 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $2,997/mo | $2,910+4.7% YoY |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 | $3,753/mo | $3,644+5.2% YoY |
| 4 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $4,077/mo | $3,959+5.9% YoY |
Demand combines tenants who applied to a Bushwick listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name Bushwick as a preference. Payment standards as of April 2026; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.
Bushwick at a glance
Bushwick has transformed from an industrial area into one of Brooklyn's most dynamic neighborhoods. Street art covers warehouse walls, and the community includes artists, families, and long-time residents in a rapidly evolving mix.
Transit
Myrtle-Wyckoff · DeKalb Ave · Jefferson St · Bushwick Ave
~30 minutes to Midtown
Landmarks
- • The Bushwick Collective
- • Maria Hernandez Park
- • House of Yes
- • Roberta's Pizza
Housing stock
Converted warehouses, walk-ups, some new construction, row houses
Walkability: high
Plans for Bushwick landlords
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For brokers, property managers, and larger operators
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or $2,400/year
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