Housing

In the New York City area, off-post housing is very expensive. Many of military assigned to the area, who are not from the area, live on Fort Hamilton. The wait for on-post housing varies by rank but most military are able to move into the apartment complex within a short period. The wait for "townhouses" can be several months. Housing on the installation is managed by a private corporation, Balfour Beatty Communities, and can be reached at 718-333-5815. BBC also manages the Mitchell Complex housing, which is located in Nassau County, Long Island. For more information on the Mitchell Complex, call 516-486-2022.

Residential Communities Initiative (RCI)--Your POC for any problems you may encounter (discrimination complaints, tenant/landlord disputes, or any questions/problems about off-post housing) the RCI staff are available to assist you on a person-to-person basis in any way possible to make your move to this installation an easy and pleasant one. They can provide a list of rentals with corresponding locator maps and give you information regarding the area in which the facilities are located. Please call 718-630-4203 for further information.    

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Housing on Fort Hamilton is managed through Balfour Beatty Communities, they may be contacted at 718-333-5815.  Balfour Beatty Communities manages a housing area which includes six historic residences on Colonel's Row, thirty-five modern townhouses ( officers and senior NCOs), thirty-five legacy townhouses, and one hundred-fifty modern three and four bedroom apartments in a garden style three story complex.  The housing area includes five modern playground areas, a walking and fitness trail, and parking.