Affordable Housing Lottery Launches in Brownsville
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Affordable Housing Lottery Launches in Brownsville
"The studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments at 76 Christopher Avenue, dubbed Glenmore Manor, are aimed at households of one to seven people earning between 30 percent and 80 percent of Area Median Income, or between $22,492 and $160,720 a year, according to the listing."
"The studios priced at $560 a month, of which there are 16, are set aside for seniors 62 and above. The lottery site says there is a preference for residents of Brooklyn Community Board 16, city employees, and veterans. Five percent of units are set aside for people with mobility issues, 2 percent for people with vision or hearing issues, and 10 percent for those 62 and older."
"According to permits, the 11-story building that runs along Glenmore Avenue between Mother Gaston Boulevard and Christopher Avenue will have 233 total units. The 83 units not included in the lottery will be set aside for formerly homeless residents and low-income seniors, according to the project architect Think! Architecture and Design."
Glenmore Manor is a 100 percent affordable housing development at 76 Christopher Avenue in Brownsville featuring 233 apartments across studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Rents range from $560 to $3,065 monthly for households earning 30 to 80 percent of Area Median Income. A lottery offers 150 apartments with preferences for Brooklyn Community Board 16 residents, city employees, and veterans. The remaining 83 units serve formerly homeless residents and low-income seniors. The 11-story building includes 20,000 square feet of commercial and community space designed as a small business hub. Apartments feature free broadband, air conditioning, and energy-efficient appliances, with rent covering heat, hot water, and gas.
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