Articles by Vanessa Londono

1089 President Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 1089 President Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Bedford Union Armory, an eight-story residential building at 1089 President Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Developed by BFC Partners, the structure will yield 60 units. The first phase of the lottery is available on NYC Housing Connect and includes 55 units for residents at 30 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $14,778 to $88,800.

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Resurgence at the World Trade Center Oculus

‘Resurgence’ Art Exhibit Opens at the World Trade Center’s Oculus in Financial District, Manhattan

A new art exhibit opened to the public yesterday at the World Trade Center Oculus in Manhattan’s Financial District. Titled Resurgence, the collection is curated by Clayton Calvert, a painter, sculptor, and installation artist. The exhibit features 28 established and emerging artists, including World Trade Center resident artists, with work that speaks to the resiliency and resurgence of New York City.

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735 Fenimore Street in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. All images courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Affordable Housing Units Still Available at 735 Fenimore Street in East Flatbush, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 735 Fenimore Street in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The four-story residential building is designed by Gerald Caliendo Architect and yields 4,400 square feet. Available on NYC Housing Connect are two units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $60,000 to $167,570.

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1262 Bushwick Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Permits Filed for 1262 Bushwick Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 1262 Bushwick Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Located at the intersection of Bushwick Avenue and Halsey Street, the lot is two blocks from the Halsey Street subway station, serviced by the J train. Salvatore D’Avola of Neighborhood Restore HDFC, an affordable housing development non-profit is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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