Lotteries Open For Affordable Units In Bed-Stuy And Downtown Brooklyn

BED-STUY – Applications are being accepted for affordable housing units at 27 Albany Avenue in Bed-Stuy and 210 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn.

Located on the corner of Fulton Street, 27 Albany Avenue is a newly constructed, ten-story, 50-unit building with twelve affordable units available. Applicants should earn 80% of the area median income (AMI).

For the five one-bedrooms available at $1,230/month, the annual household income for a single person is $44,126—$53,440, while a couple can earn between $44,126—$61,120.

For the seven two-bedrooms at $1,486/month, the annual household income is between $52,938—$61,120 for a couple; between $52,938—$68,720 for three people; and between $52,938—$76,320 for four.

Amenities in the building include a fitness center, residents’ lounge, landscaped terrace, bike storage, washer/dryer in each apartment, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a parking lot (for an additional fee).

Preference will be given to current residents of Brooklyn Community Board 3 (Bedford-Stuyvesant) and municipal employees. A percentage of units are set aside for applicants with mobility and vision/hearing disabilities.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, September 20. Click here to apply.

The lottery launched yesterday for 74 affordable units at 210 Livingston Street located on the corner of Hoyt Street in Downtown Brooklyn.

The 26-story building contains 394 apartments in total, according to StreetEasy and features a 24-hour doorman, on-site resident manager, elevator, and laundry room. For additional fees, residents can also have access to bike storage, a storage room, fitness center, residents’ lounge, game room, business center, outdoor terraces, and on-site parking.

Applicants should earn 60% of the area median income (AMI).

For the 22 affordable studio apartments available at $947/month, the annual household income for a single applicant is between $34,355—$40,080.

For the 34 one-bedroom units available at $1,017/month, a single applicant should earn between $36,823—$40,080 and a couple between $36,823—$45,840.

For the 18 two-bedrooms available at $1,230/month, the annual household income is $44,160—$45,840 for a couple; $44,160—$51,540 for three people; and $44,160—$57,240 for four.

Preference will be given to current residents of Brooklyn Community Board 2 (Boerum Hill, Bridge Plaza, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Clinton Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Farragut, Fort Greene, Fulton Ferry Landing, Vinegar Hill, and Wallabout) and municipal employees. A percentage of units are set aside for applicants with mobility and vision/hearing disabilities.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, October 31. Click here to apply.

Reminder: the deadline for applications for 108 affordable units at 33 Bond Street in Downtown Brooklyn is Tuesday, October 17.