Thirty-seven
affordable new housing units have been put in a lottery in the Brownsville
neighborhood. The eight floor building –
known as Edwin’s Place – has set prices which begin at just $666 a month. There are 26 one-bed units; 9 two-bed units
and 2 three-bed units. Prices are capped
at $1,279 per month. The building – currently under construction – will
comprise 24-hour security, a computer lab, garden, laundry room, storage for
bikes and a workout room. Architects
are Robert A. M. Stern and Breaking Ground developers. In 2018 the land became an LLC, having
previously been an HPD. Housing unit applications must be submitted by July 8,
2020.In addition, 10 days ago a lottery for income-restricted units in Brooklyn was launched. The two buildings have been earmarked to make up for those 100 or so families/individuals who have been on the waitlist in the Crown Heights/Prospect Heights neighborhoods. The location – 816 Washington Avenue and 615 Sterling Place is in walking distance from the Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum, the central branch of Brooklyn Public Library, Mount Prospect Park. The construction was completed last year. Applications close June 12, 2020.
