by Emma Davey Affordable housing lotteries aren’t uncommon, but for many people in need of a new place, the requirements often feel counterintuitive (i.e. when the affordable units are meant for tenants with a six-figure income).
Luckily, a genuinely affordable option just opened on 35 Commercial Street, as part of the Greenpoint Landing complex of buildings. The 22-story building hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, attended by city and elected officials. Â
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This is good. I hope besides being affordable, the tenants can pay the rent and not have a history of non payment or worse like the countless vagrants who harass and assault people on Manhattan Ave.
Yes please let it be non criminals