For Landlords · Red Hook, Brooklyn

Red Hook is early on VoucherMatch — list first, capture incoming demand

Red Hook is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 0 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Red Hook listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.

Demand snapshot

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voucher holders interested in Red Hook (last 180 days)

Active VoucherMatch listings

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Landlord analysis: Red Hook

Red Hook is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 0 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Red Hook listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.

There are zero active VoucherMatch listings in Red Hook 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 Red Hook

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 sizeVoucher holders interestedCityFHEPS / FHEPS / HASA capSection 8 HUD FMR (FY2026)
StudioLimited demand$2,646/mo$2,529+5.1% YoY
1 BedroomLimited demand$2,762/mo$2,655+5.7% YoY
2 BedroomsLimited demand$3,058/mo$2,910+4.7% YoY
3 BedroomsLimited demand$3,811/mo$3,644+5.2% YoY
4 BedroomsLimited demand$4,111/mo$3,959+5.9% YoY

Demand combines tenants who applied to a Red Hook listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name Red Hook as a preference. Payment standards as of July 2025; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.

Red Hook at a glance

Red Hook is an isolated waterfront neighborhood with industrial history, NYCHA housing, and artisanal businesses. The lack of subway access keeps it quieter, and the area offers both affordable housing and upscale amenities.

Transit

~45 minutes by bus/ferry to Midtown

Landmarks

  • Red Hook Recreation Area
  • Fairway Market
  • Ikea Brooklyn
  • Pioneer Works

Housing stock

NYCHA housing, converted warehouses, some row houses

Walkability: low

ZIP codes: 11231

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Red Hook landlord questions

How many voucher holders are searching Red Hook on VoucherMatch?
0 tenants have named Red Hook as a target so far. Borough-wide, 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month — an early Red Hook listing surfaces to that broader pool the moment it goes live.
Which vouchers do tenants in Red Hook have?
Voucher mix data is thin for Red Hook so far. Citywide, CityFHEPS, Section 8 (HCV), FHEPS, and HASA are the four main programs you'll encounter.
What rent can I charge for a Red Hook voucher unit?
CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share NYC-wide payment standards: Studio $2,646, 1BR $2,762, 2BR $3,058, 3BR $3,811. Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs — the FY2026 2BR FMR is $2,910, up 4.7% from FY2025.
What's the most-in-demand unit size in Red Hook?
Demand in Red Hook is spread across unit sizes; list whatever you have and it will surface to the matching applicants.
How does the application process work?
Tenants find your listing through borough, neighborhood, and voucher-specific search pages, then submit a profile that includes their voucher type, household size, and basic eligibility info. You review, message, and approve or decline directly through VoucherMatch.

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