(Editor's note: These affordable housing units are no longer open for applications, but others are. Please read How to Apply for Affordable Housing in New York City and Here's How to Boost Your Odds of Scoring Affordable Housing.)
BROOKLYN — There are currently 121 affordable units on the market in Brooklyn, ranging from newly constructed studios to renovated four-bedroom apartments with rents as low as $494 for a studio in Greenpoint.
But deadlines are looming: applications for new units on 21 Commercial St. are due Feb. 3 and those for apartments in Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Williamsburg, East New York, and East Flatbush need to be in by Feb. 4.
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Check out how to apply and details on monthly rents ranging from $494 to $1,323.
21 Commercial Street, Greenpoint : 92 newly constructed units
Number of studios available: 5 for a monthly rent of $494, and 18 for a monthly rent of $788
Number of one-bedrooms available: 5 for a monthly rent of $532, and 18 for a monthly rent of $847
Number of two-bedrooms available: 9 for a monthly rent of $647, and 37 for a monthly rent of $1,025.
Rent includes cooking gas.
Special building features: Live-in super, laundry room, access to a fitness room and a community courtyard. A bicycle room is also available for an additional fee.
Deadline: Feb. 3, 2016
Preference is given to residents of Brooklyn Community Board 1 and municipal employees. For more detailed information and to apply, click here.
Kings Villa, across Brooklyn: 29 newly renovated units
The apartments are located at 717 Flushing Ave., 76 Groove St., 663 Willoughby Ave., 275 Menahan St., 877 Dumont Ave., 160 Glenmore Ave. and 178 Rockaway Parkway.
Number of studios available: 9 for a monthly rent of $788
Number of one-bedrooms available: 10 for a monthly rent of $847
Number of two-bedrooms available: 2 for a monthly rent of $836, and 2 for a monthly rent of $1,025
Number of three-bedrooms available: 5 for a monthly rent of $1,182
Number of four-bedrooms available: 1 for a monthly rent of $1,323
Rent includes cooking gas.
Special features: 24-hour emergency maintenance service
Deadline: Feb. 4, 2016
Preference is given to residents of Brooklyn Community Boards 1, 3, 4, 5, 16 and 17, and municipal employees. For more detailed information about the application conditions and to apply, click here.
