Greenpoint 'Affordable' Apartments Require $77K Salary

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — Three new apartments on Huron Street hit the affordable housing lottery, but only for those that make at least $68,000 a year, or $77,000 if tenants want to access a garden.

The three units are available in a new building at 128 Huron Street, which promises stainless steel appliances and a balcony for its tenants. All three will also go to those making at least 130 percent of the area's median income.

The two one-bedroom units without access to the garden are available for $1,999 per month. Applicants should have a minimum salary of $68,538. The maximum limit is set at $97,110 for one person or $111,020 for two people.

For the one spot with access to the garden, applicants should make at least $77,123 a year. That apartment will cost $2,250 a month. The maximum limit is the same as for the unit without garden access.

The Huron Street spots join seven other Williamsburg apartments that also just hit the lottery.

These new units, found at 123, 125 and 127 Boerum Street, are part of the Boerum Residence, which offers a backyard, a rooftop and a virtual doorman to its residents. Six of the seven new spots are two-bedroom units going for $2,350 a month and one three-bedroom is available at $2,450 a month.

All of the apartments will also go to those making 130 percent of the area's median income.

For the two-bedroom spots, applicants should be making a minimum of $80,572. The maximum salary limit is set at $111,020 for two people, $124,930 for three people or $138,710 for four people.

The three-bedroom units will go to those making a minimum of $84,000 a year, with the maximum salary set at the same limits for three or four people, $149,890 for five people or $160,940 for six people.

The deadline to apply for any of the Greenpoint or Williamsburg units is July 19. Find out more about both here.