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STUDIO APARTMENT ELIGIBILITY

YWCA Brooklyn provides newly renovated, generously sized studio apartments that feature fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Our building is conveniently located Downtown Brooklyn, in a safe neighborhood one block from Atlantic Terminal, the largest transportation hub in the borough, and is close to shopping, community resources, a medical center and cultural institutions.

Applicant Qualifications:

  • Minimum income of $38,900 (50% AMI) or $47,760 (60% AMI)
    *Minimum incomes may not apply to applicants with qualifying rental subsidies 
    *Income guidelines determined by the City of New York

  • Rental/Leasing and Credit History

  • Ability to live independently without assisted or supportive housing services

  • Permanent housing only - Residents must execute either a one- or two-year lease

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APPLY FOR A STUDIO APARTMENT

YWCA Brooklyn provides two types of housing: Single Room Occupancy (SRO), specifically for low-income single women, and studio apartments. This application is for a studio apartment.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a significant waiting list for the studio apartments and studio apartments are only approved for single individuals. Our housing does not accommodate couples or families.

If you are interested in applying for permanent housing in a Sister Strength Housing studio apartment at YWCA Brooklyn, please fill out and submit the online form below.

No payment should be given to anyone in connection with the preparation or filing of this application.


Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the Sister Strength Housing studio apartment application to complete and submit via email or post mail.

We look forward to meeting you!