
BOERUM HILL — AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING lottery opened for 23 newly built apartments at 556 Baltic Street, a 12-minute walk from the Atlantic Ave–Barclays Center subway station, with rents starting at $1,020 a month, Secret NYC reports.
The building includes studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units available to households of one to five people earning between $40,595 and $175,000 annually.
Amenities include in-unit washers and dryers, central air, gym, rooftop terrace, dog run with washing station, art and podcast studios, screening and game rooms, children’s playroom, bike storage and package facilities. Some units feature private patios or balconies.
The development accepts applications through NYC Housing Connect until Feb. 9, 2026. No application fees or security deposits are required.
Tenants pay for electricity, including heat and cooking gas, while hot water is included.
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SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

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