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Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tag: affordable housing

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Unveils Comprehensive Plan for City Planning

by Emma Davey February 25, 2021April 9, 2021

Major reforms are needed in city governance as it relates to more equitable and sustainable development

11 “Affordable” Williamsburg Apartments Available in Housing Lottery

by Greenpointers Staff July 11, 2019

Eleven “affordable” apartments in Williamsburg will become available on Friday to apply for via the NYC Housing Connect website.  The two newly constructed buildings hitting the lottery market are less […]

Lottery Opens for Nine Affordable Williamsburg Apartments

by Greenpointers Staff March 18, 2019

A total of nine affordable apartments in Williamsburg are now available via the affordable housing lottery at NYC Housing Connect. At Ainslie Tower (467 Keap St.) there are three affordable apartments accepting applications through April […]

Apply for Affordable Apartments at 123 Hope Street

by Aaron Simon March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Applications for a fresh batch of 41 affordable apartments at 123 Hope St. in Williamsburg are opening on March 7th, with a May 6th deadline to apply; access the application here. […]

Thursday Spotlight: Meet Director Dina Vovsi

by Billy McEntee February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

When we discuss the art scene in Greenpoint, we often focus on the Pencil Factory’s many inhabitants or the other visual artists working out of their studios, homes, and even […]

Public Parks, Private Homes, Pfizer and Police — The Hook-up (8/3)

by Lucie Levine August 3, 2018

Happy Friday, Greenpoint! With all the warm weather, you may want to spend as much time as possible in Greenpoint’s lovely parks. Now, that’s easier than ever, since the bathrooms […]

Live by the Williamsburg Bridge for $865/month!

by Lucie Levine April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

With the L-train shutdown on the horizon, living a stone’s throw from the Williamsburg Bridge might be your best bet for a livable commute. Now, such a living situation might […]

Live in a One-Bedroom on Manhattan Avenue for $1020/month

by Lucie Levine April 18, 2018April 17, 2018

While many Greenpointers find it difficult to cheer constant “luxury” real estate development in the neighborhood, the situation may yield one perk: the housing lottery. The newest spot with apts […]

Ladies Who Ranch, Art on Airwaves, La Banubas, Paint and Sip — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (3/7–3/13)

by Lucie Levine March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

For just $1 get a ride to nearby subway stations to/from Greenpoint with Via, an on-demand ridesharing app!! Download the app here and set your pick up or drop-off location […]

Art, Urban Equity and Brooklyn in Albany — The Hook-up 12/15

by Lucie Levine December 15, 2017December 15, 2017

Last week, I had the privilege to see a remastered print of Ken Burns’ 1981 film, Brooklyn Bridge, at the Brooklyn Museum. The documentary had me feeling all the feelings […]

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