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DESI TALK July 18, 2025 21 Affordable Housing for Rent The Baltic Canal 25 NEWLY CONSTRUCTED UNITS AT 526 Baltic Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 Boerum Hill Amenities: Gym*, yoga/dance studio, lounge*, media room*, outdoor areas*, recreation room*, business center*, outdoor terrace*, rooftop terrace*, BBQ grills & prep kitchen*, co-working space*, sauna*, washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher in unit, high-end kitchen appliances, high-end countertops and finishes, energy-efficient appliances, air- conditioning, hardware floors, smart controls for heating and cooling, common area WI-FI*, high speed internet, security cameras, recycling center, green space, package lockers, intercommunication device, elevator, accessible entrance, smoke free (*fees apply). Transit: B,Q, D, N ,R, 2 ,3 ,4 ,5 ,F ,G ,A ,C No fee to apply • No broker’s fee • Smoke - free building • More information: https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/ This building is being constructed through the Inclusionary Housing Program and is anticipated to receive a Tax Exemption through the 421-a Tax Incentive Program of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Who Should Apply? Individuals or households who meet the income and household size requirements listed in the table below may apply. Qualified applicants will be required to meet additional selection criteria. Applicants who live in New York City receive a general preference for apartments. • A percentage of units is set aside for: o Mobility – disabled applicants (5%) o Vision/Hearing – disabled applicants (2%) • Preference for a percentage of units goes to: o Residents of Brooklyn Community Board 6 (20%) o Municipal employees (5%) New York City is committed to the principle of inclusivity in all of its neighborhoods, including supporting New Yorkers to reside in neighborhoods of their choice, regardless of their neighborhood of origin and regardless of the neighborhood into which they want to move. AVAILABLE UNITS AND INCOME REQUIREMENTS Unit Size 40% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS Monthly Rent 1 Units Avail- able Asset Limit House-hold Size 2 Annual Household Income 3 Minimum – Maximum 4 2 bedroom $1,080 10 → $64,800 2 people $ 45,738 - $ 51,840 3 people $ 45,738 - $ 58,320 4 people $ 45,738 – $ 64,800 5 people $ 45,738 - $ 70,000 Unit Size 60% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS Monthly Rent 1 Units Avail- able Asset Limit House-hold Size 2 Annual Household Income 3 Minimum – Maximum 4 1 bedroom $1,444 3 → $ 97,200 1 person $ 56,023 - $ 68,040 2 people $ 56,023 - $ 77,760 3 people $ 56,023 - $ 87,480 2 bedroom $1,715 8 → 2 people $ 67,509 - $ 77,760 3 people $ 67,509 - $ 87,480 4 people $ 67,509 - $ 97,200 5 people $ 67,509 - $ 105,000 Unit Size 130% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS Monthly Rent 1 Units Avail- able Asset Limit House-hold Size 2 Annual Household Income 3 Minimum – Maximum 4 Studio $3,088 1 → $210,600 1 person $ 111,532 - $ 147,420 2 people $ 111,532 - $ 168,480 1 bedroom $3,298 3 → 1 people $ 119,589 - $ 147,420 2 people $ 119,589 - $ 168,480 3 people $ 119,589 - $ 189,580 1 Tenant is responsible for electricity, including electric stove and heat. Rent includes hot water. 2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria. 3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change. 4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply. How Do You Apply? Apply online or through mail. To apply online, please go to https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/ . To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: The Baltic Canal C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 . Only send one application per development. Do not submit duplicate applications. Do not apply online and also send in a paper application. Applicants who submit more than one application may be disqualified. When is the Deadline? Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than September 8, 2025. Late applications will not be considered. What Happens After You Submit an Application? After the deadline, applications are selected for review through a lottery process. If yours is selected and you appear to qualify, you will be invited to submit documents to continue the process of determining your eligibility. Applicants are usually contacted from 2 to 10 months after the application deadline. You will be asked to submit documents that verify your household size, identity of members of your household, and your household income. Español Presente una solicitud en línea en nyc.gov/housingconnect . Para recibir una traducción de español de este anuncio y la solicitud impresa, envíe un sobre con la dirección a: The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 . En el reverso del sobre, escriba en inglés la palabra “SPANISH.” Las solicitudes se deben enviar en línea o con sello postal antes de 8 de septiembre 2025 . 简体中文 访问 nyc.gov/housingconnect 在 线申请。如要获取本广告及书面申请表的简体中文版，请将您的回邮信封寄送至 The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 . 信封背面请用英语注明 “CHINESE” 。必 须在以下日期之前在线提交申请或邮寄 书面申请 2025年9月8日. Русский Чтобы подать заявление через интернет, зайдите на сайт: nyc.gov/housingconnect . Для получения данного объявления и заявления на русском языке отправьте конверт с обратным адресом по адресу The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 . На задней стороне конверта напишите слово “RUSSIAN” на английском языке. Заявки должны быть поданы онлайн или отправлены по почте (согласно дате на почтовом штемпеле) не позднее 8 сентябрь 2025 . 한국어 nyc.gov/housingconnect 에서 온라인으로 신청하십시오 . 이 광고문과 신청서에 대한 한국어 번역본을 받아보시려면 반송용 봉투를 The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 으로 보내주십시오 . 봉투 뒷면에 “KOREAN” 이라고 영어로 적어주십시오 . 2025 년 9 월 8 일 까지 온라인 신청서를 제출하거나 소인이 찍힌 신청서를 보내야 합니다 . Kreyòl Ayisyien Aplike sou entènèt sou sitwèb nyc.gov/housingconnect . Pou resevwa yon tradiksyon anons sa a nan lang Kreyòl Ayisyen ak aplikasyon an sou papye, voye anvlòp ki gen adrès pou retounen li nan: The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 . Nan dèyè anvlòp la, ekri mo “HATIAN CREOLE” an Anglè. Ou dwe remèt aplikasyon yo sou entènèt oswa ou dwe tenbre yo anvan dat septanm 8, 2025 . العربية Polskie Aby złożyć wniosek online, przejdź na stronę nyc.gov/housingconnect . Aby uzyskać polskie tłumaczenie tego powiadomienia oraz wniosek w wersji wydrukowanej, wyślij kopertę z własnym adresem: The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 . Wpisz słowo „ POLISH ” w j. angielskim na odwrocie koperty. Wnioski muszą posiadać stempel pocztowy lub zostać przesłane online nie później niż 8 wrzesień 2025 . Français Pour déposer votre demande en ligne, rendez-vous sur le site nyc.gov/housingconnect . Pour recevoir une traduction en français de cet avis ainsi qu’un dossier de demande papier, envoyez une enveloppe libellée à votre nom et votre adresse à l’adresse suivante : The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Inscrivez le mot « FRENCH » au dos de l’enveloppe. Les demandes doivent être envoyées par la poste ou soumises en ligne au plus tard le 8 septembre 2025 , le cachet de la poste faisant foi. বাাংলা অনলাইননআনেদন করনে , অনুগ্রহ কনর nyc.gov/housingconnect এ যান। এই বেজ্ঞবির বাাংলা অনুোদ এেং আনেদনটি ছাপাননাভানে পপনে এই টিকানায় একটি স্ব - সম্বাধিত খাম পািান: The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 খানের বপছনন “BENGALI” শব্দটি ইংনরজিনে বলখুন। অ্যাধিম্েশনগুধল অ্বশযই সেপ্টেম্বর 8, 2025 এর েনযে প াস্টমােক করনে হনে বা অ্নলাইম্ন জমা ধিম্ত হম্ব। اردو آن لائن اپلائی کرنے کے لیے، براہِ کرم nyc.gov/housingconnect پر جائیں۔ اس نوٹس کا اردو زبان میں ترجمہ اور پرنٹ شدہ درخواست موصول کرنے کے لیے، اپنے ذاتی پتے کا حامل ایک لفافہ: The Baltic Canal Street C/O AFNY 365 Flushing Avenue , Suite # 505, Brooklyn, NY 11205 پر بھیجیں۔ لفافے کی پشت پر لفظ " URDU " انگریزی میں تحریر کریں۔ درخواستوں کے لیے پوسٹ مارک کردہ ہونا یا 8 ، تمبرس 2025 سے زیادہ تاخیر سے آن لائن جمع نہ کرایا جانا لازم ہے۔ • HPD Commissioner Ahmed Tigani • Mayor Eric Adams