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Housing Lottery Closes Soon For Former Bed Stuy Church
An affordable housing lottery is open for the 18-unit residential building. Here's who is eligible and how to apply:
BED STUY, NY - A new affordable housing lottery opened in Bed Stuy for residents making under $200,000.
Once the site of the Bright Light Family Worship Center, 488 Marcus Garvey Blvd., a new condo-style 18-unit building near Decatur Playground, opened its lottery to households bringing in an annual $80,572 to $165,230.
Six one bedroom units are currently available for a monthly rent of $2,350 at 130% of Area Median Income. You can check your AMI here.
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Amenities include stainless steel kitchen appliances, in-unit washer/dryers and dishwashers, a gym, furnished rooftop deck, package room, and on site storage units. Tenants are responsible for electricity including stove, heat and hot water.
To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: 488 Marcus Garvey Boulevard Apartments C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Only send one application per development.
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Applications are due no later than Dec. 27. You can apply via NYC Housing Connect here.
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