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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
North Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has experienced notable changes in its affordable housing landscape. The neighborhood contains 330 units in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded projects, with 170 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 17,624 and an estimated 6,752 housing units, LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises approximately 4.9% of the neighborhood's estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC program has invested $8,028,181 in tax credits in North Williamsburg, averaging about $24,328 per unit in LIHTC funded projects. Affordable housing development occurred consistently from 2004 to 2016. The earliest project, South Ninth & Bedford Nrp, was completed in 2004, while the most recent, 149 Kent Avenue, was finished in 2016, indicating over a decade of affordable housing presence in the area.
The 2000s saw the most affordable housing development activity, with two projects completed during this decade. The housing inventory includes 74 efficiencies, 108 one-bedroom units, 80 two-bedroom units, and 35 three-bedroom units, accommodating various household sizes and needs.
North Williamsburg has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade. The population increased from 11,192 in 2013 to 17,624 in 2022, a 57% growth. This population increase coincided with a substantial rise in median income, from $95,533 in 2013 to $150,420 in 2022, suggesting a trend toward gentrification.
Racial demographics remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in the white population from 69% in 2013 to 62% in 2022. The Asian population increased modestly from 8% to 12% during this period, while other racial groups maintained relatively consistent proportions.
The absence of LIHTC projects in recent years may be attributed to the rapidly increasing median income and the changing demographic profile of the neighborhood, potentially reducing the perceived need for additional low-income housing units.
North Williamsburg's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory covers a relatively small portion of the estimated housing stock. The neighborhood saw consistent development of affordable housing from 2004 to 2016, with a diverse mix of unit types. However, rapid population growth, substantial increase in median income, and shifting demographics in recent years may have influenced the perceived need for additional affordable housing projects. These trends highlight the complex relationship between demographic changes, economic growth, and affordable housing needs in urban neighborhoods.