Housing lottery opens for 65 rent-stabilized apartments at The Milano in Bed-Stuy
Studios start at $1,819 a month for households at 70–130% of AMI. Applications close Oct. 23 on NYC Housing Connect.
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- NYC Housing Connect is accepting applications for 65 rent-stabilized units at The Milano, 1832 Fulton St. in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brick Underground reported Monday.
- Eligible household incomes run from about $68,126 to $198,510 depending on unit and household size; the building is an 11-story mixed-use project with 213 residences total, New York YIMBY reported.
- At 70% AMI, four studios rent for $1,819 and 18 one-bedrooms for $1,936; at 80% AMI, one-bedrooms are $2,240 and one two-bedroom is $2,662, according to YIMBY's Housing Connect breakdown.
- Developers set aside 20% of the affordable units for local community applicants, 10% for NYC employees or veterans, and 5% for people with mobility, vision or hearing needs, Brick Underground said.
- Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by Oct. 23, 2026; do not apply more than once.
Applications are open for 65 rent-stabilized apartments at The Milano, a new 11-story mixed-use building at 1832 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brick Underground reported Monday.
The lottery, run through NYC Housing Connect, is aimed at households earning from 70% to 130% of area median income. Eligible incomes range from about $68,126 to $198,510 depending on apartment size and household size, according to Brick Underground and New York YIMBY. Rents start at $1,819 a month for a studio.
What is available
YIMBY, citing the Housing Connect advertisement, reported that the building has 213 residences overall and was designed by JFA Architects and Engineers for developers Jacob Landau and Pinches Abowitz. The affordable slice breaks down by AMI band:
- At 70% AMI: four studios at $1,819 (incomes roughly $68,126–$94,990) and 18 one-bedrooms at $1,936 ($72,960–$106,890).
- At 80% AMI: six studios at $2,103, 23 one-bedrooms at $2,240, and one two-bedroom at $2,662.
- At 130% AMI: three studios at $2,599 and ten one-bedrooms at $2,699.
Brick Underground separately noted 23 one-bedroom apartments in the $2,240 rent band for households earning $83,383 to $122,160.
Preferences and amenities
Developers have set aside 20% of the rent-stabilized apartments for applicants who already live in the community district, Brick Underground reported. Another 10% go preferentially to New York City employees or veterans, and 5% are set aside for people with mobility, vision or hearing needs.
Amenities listed on Housing Connect and StreetEasy include a rooftop terrace, shared laundry (and laundry service), an elevator, a gym, package room and co-working space. Pets up to 30 pounds are allowed with no pet deposit, Brick Underground said. Tenants pay electricity, stove and heat; hot water is included, according to YIMBY.
The building sits near the Ralph Avenue and Utica Avenue subway stations, with a Citi Bike station across the street. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Oct. 23, 2026. Housing Connect warns that applying more than once can disqualify an applicant.
- Brick UndergroundHousing lottery launches for 65 rent-stabilized units in Bed-Stuy
- New York YIMBYHousing Lottery Launches for The Milano at 1832 Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
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