For Landlords · Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Williamsburg is early on VoucherMatch — list first, capture incoming demand
Williamsburg is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 9 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Williamsburg listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.
Demand snapshot
9
voucher holders interested in Williamsburg (last 180 days)
Active VoucherMatch listings
0
Voucher mix among interested tenants
Landlord analysis: Williamsburg
Williamsburg is still building voucher-holder visibility on VoucherMatch — only 9 tenants have named it as a target so far. The broader picture: 1,785 voucher holders are searching Brooklyn this month, and Williamsburg listings will surface to them via the borough search the moment they go live.
There are zero active VoucherMatch listings in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg
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 | $2,646/mo | $2,529+5.1% YoY |
| 1 Bedroom | Limited demand | $2,762/mo | $2,655+5.7% YoY |
| 2 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $3,058/mo | $2,910+4.7% YoY |
| 3 Bedrooms | 9 | $3,811/mo | $3,644+5.2% YoY |
| 4 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $4,111/mo | $3,959+5.9% YoY |
Demand combines tenants who applied to a Williamsburg listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name Williamsburg as a preference. Payment standards as of July 2025; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.
Williamsburg at a glance
Williamsburg has transformed from an industrial and Hasidic neighborhood into one of Brooklyn's most dynamic areas. The waterfront offers Manhattan views, and the neighborhood attracts young professionals, artists, and long-time residents alike.
Transit
Bedford Ave · Lorimer St · Graham Ave · Marcy Ave
~20 minutes to Midtown
Landmarks
- • Domino Park
- • Brooklyn Brewery
- • McCarren Park
- • Bedford Avenue
Housing stock
New luxury high-rises, converted warehouses, pre-war walk-ups, some NYCHA
Walkability: high
Plans for Williamsburg landlords
Portfolio
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or $1,430/year
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