More affordable rental options: Applications just opened today for seven "newly rehabilitated" rentals at 184 Monroe Street in Bed-Stuy starting at $554/month, according to a listing posted on NYC Housing Connect. Of the available apartments, there are two $554/month one-bedrooms; one $699/month one-bedroom; and four $849/month two-bedrooms available to renters with annual household incomes between $20,400 and $43,150, depending on apartment and family size. (The listing includes a full list of requirements.)

The listing notes that the apartments have washer hookups, and that preference for half of them will be give to current residents of Bed-Stuy's Community Board 3. (Check CB3's website here to see if you live within the boundaries). The deadline for applications is July 13th, and you can either apply online via NYC Housing Connect, or request a paper application by sending a self-addressed postcard or envelope to MHANY Management Inc., 1 Metrotech Center North, 11th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11221. The listing also notes that more information about the building can be found at MutualHousingNY.org.

Note: Tempting it may be to double up, don't: Applicants who send in more than one application may be disqualified.

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