Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 16 Units at White Castle Site in 'Burg, Starting at $867

A lottery for 16 affordable units at 781 Metropolitan Avenue has opened — the same development under construction at the site of Williamsburg’s former White Castle we wrote about last week.

Studios are available for $867 a month, the one-bedrooms go for $931 a month, and a two-bedroom runs $1,123 a month. The mix comprises four studios, four one-bedrooms and eight two-bedrooms.

Eligible income brackets for the units are set between $31,612 and $40,080 for one person for a studio, $33,875 and $45,840 a year for one to two people for a one-bedroom and $40,492 and $57,240 per year for households of two to four people for a two-bedroom.

Each unit has its own washer and dryer — an unusual feature for affordable apartments — and the building has a lounge, gym and roof deck.

The building, designed by Issac and Stern, stands eight stories and has 81 units. The orange-brown brick building is pierced by sections where the windows are outlined in contrasting metal, varying the facade. The windows are less quaint than the ones in the rendering, which resemble early 20th century factory windows with many mullions.

Developer Adam America has become well known for its large condo and rental developments in Brooklyn in recent years. Notable projects include the State and Bond Townhouses, condos with an unusual design at 190 South 1st in Williamsburg, a converted Dumbo warehouse at 51 Jay Street, and a boxy ODA Architecture design at 251 1st Street in Park Slope.

The lottery is open through June 13. To learn more or to apply, click here. For tips on how to apply, read our Brownstoner guide.

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