A spanking-new building opened late last year in Greenpoint and good news for lottery seekers: 13 units have been offered up in a new housing lottery. Here are the details:

  • What: Housing lottery for 13 newly constructed units at 44 Kent St. in Greenpoint
  • Who can apply: Households earning 130 percent of the area median income. 
  • Where to apply: Online or through the mail. To apply online, go to NYC Housing Connect. To apply by mail, request an application by sending a self-addressed envelope and stamp to Tax Solute Consulting C/O 44 Kent St. Apts, 199 Lee Avenue #903 Brooklyn, NY 11211.
  • Deadline: Sept. 27, 2018

The target audience for this lottery are middle-income earners, starting with single-person households making between $69,360 and $95,030 all the way up to a 4-person household with an annual income of $135,590. The income qualifications are shown below.

As a comparison, here are some prices for market-rate apartments in the same building, which can vary in configuration and price:

The new development features a total of 42 units on the waterfront in Greenpoint. Amenities include a finished rooftop with views of Manhattan and the Williamsburg Bridge. For an extra fee, tenants can have access to a laundry room, fitness center, bike storage, and business center.

Apartment interiors range from 1 to 3 bedrooms, and are noted for their central air, dishwashers and hardwood floors.