The affordable housing lottery has opened up for a new mixed-use development in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The 17‑story, 133‑unit 544 Carroll Street, will present more than 100 units to New York residents. Out of these, 35 units have been set aside for those looking for affordable housing at the Brooklyn location.
Highlights
- 544 Carroll Street will present Brooklyn residents with 133 new residences.
- The project developed by Avery Hall Investments has opened a housing lottery for 35 affordable units.
- NY locals searching for affordable housing can apply through September 1, 2025.
Housing Lottery Starts for 544 Carroll Street
Projected to open in 2025, 544 Carroll Street will bring up to 133 new residences to New York. The newest mixed-use property developed by Brooklyn’s Avery Hall Investments has now launched a housing lottery at its Gowanus location.
Application Deadline
Applications may be submitted online or postmarked by September 1, 2025. The deadline for housing lottery applications at 544 Carroll Street is September 1, 2025
Eligibility Criteria Based on AMI
All 35 affordable units at 544 Carroll Street are available on the website of NYC Housing Connect. According to it, income eligibility, based on AMI, is listed below.
40 Percent of the AMI
Under this category, those NY residents who make between $37,440 and $58,320 can get five one-bedroom units. The monthly rent will be $946.
For the same category, NY locals who earn between $45,155 and $70,000 can get nine two-bedroom units. The monthly rent in this case will be $1,123.
60 Percent of the AMI
With this category, 544 Carroll Street will offer one one-bedroom apartment to those earning between $55,612 and $87,480. Tenants will have to pay $1,476 every month.
On the other hand, 13 two-bedroom apartments will be offered to Brooklyn residents making between $66,926 and $105,000. The monthly rent charges will be about $1,758.
110 Percent of the AMI
Through this AMI category, the Brooklyn developers will offer one studio unit for households having incomes between $94,218 and $142,560. The rent per month will be $2,621.
If the NY-based households have an income between $101,006 and $160,380, they will get six one-bedroom units. The monthly rent will be $2,800.
Amenities at the Gowanus-based Building
After its 2025 opening, 544 Carroll Street will present tenants with a range of amenities. Key amenities include bike storage lockers, a recreation room, a dog washing station, and a yoga/dance studio. A co-working space and a children’s playroom will also be the highlights.
Residents can enjoy the rooftop terrace, sundeck with BBQ grills and prep kitchen. Designed by L+Z Architecture, the building will also offer tenants a sundeck with BBQ grills and a prep kitchen.
The living units at 544 Carroll Street will have energy-efficient appliances, smart temperature controls, a washer and dryer, and more.
With its lottery now open, 544 Carroll Street offers an attractive mixed‑income option in Gowanus. As the deadline for applications nears, Brooklyn locals can use the time to select a home based on their incomes.
