New Bed-Stuy 'Affordable' Apartments Require $78K Salary

BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — Nearly a dozen new apartments have hit the affordable housing lottery in Bed-Stuy, but only for those making at least $68,000 or $78,000 a year, records show.

The eleven apartments — two in a building on Pulaski Street and nine in a building on Gates Avenue — have one and two bedroom options for those making at least 130 percent the area median income.

For the 188 Pulaski St. building, that means that one-bedroom apartments require a salary of $68,572 and will cost $2,000 per month. Those making up to $97,110 a year can apply, or a combined salary of $111,020 for two people and $124,930 for three people.

Two-bedroom units in the building cost $2,600 per month and will go to those making at least a combined salary of $89,143.

For the 322 Gates Ave. building, applicants should make at least $78,035 to apply for the one-bedroom apartments, which will cost $2,276 per month. The maximum salary for these units is the same as those in the Pulaski Street building.

The two-bedroom apartments in the Gates Avenue building cost $2,746 per month and require a $94,149 salary.

The Gates Avenue building comes with a virtual doorman, furnished rooftop terrace, hardwood flooring, balconies and a bike room. The Pulaski Street building advertises a rooftop as its only amenity.

Both of the buildings hit the affordable housing lottery this week. Applicants should apply before Dec. 12 for the Gates Avenue building and before Dec. 10 for the Pulaski Street building.