Former taxi stand in Gowanus now a 17-story high-rise with rents as low as $874

The building includes 50 lottery units across different affordability tiers.

Rob Flaks

Jun 3, 2025, 9:08 AM

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A new mixed-income building in Gowanus is offering renters access to luxury amenities at below-market rates, with apartments starting as low as $874 per month through the NYC housing lottery.
The development, known as The Longview, features a children's playroom, a full gym, and modern apartments complete with in-unit washer dryer, dish washers and office spaces, amenities typically found in high-end buildings.
Developers say as part of the incentives to develop the area, the affordable units come with a 25-year commitment to keep prices at the affordable level with minor incremental hikes per year.
"We want people to be excited to be part of the community we’re building here, raise a family, and stay in the fabric of our city," said Tim Quinlan, principal of Quinlan Development Group.
The building includes 50 lottery units across different affordability tiers:
  • 20 units at 40% of area median income: One-bedroom apartments start at $874 per month, and two-bedrooms at $1,031.
  • 20 units at 60% of area median income: One-bedrooms from $1,374 and two-bedrooms from $1,631.
  • 10 units at 90% of area median income: One-bedrooms from $2,125 and two-bedrooms from $2,532.
The Longview replaces a former taxi stand, transforming the space into much-needed housing under the city’s rezoning plan. Quinlan says the goal is to provide homes for residents across all income levels, making it possible for more people to live and thrive in Gowanus.
Potential residents say the development’s communal spaces and affordability make it an attractive option.
"I work from home a lot, so I love the lounge spaces and coworking areas," says Jocelyn Sun, who recently toured one of the units. "I definitely sense that this building wants to create a community as well."
The first round of tenants moves in this Friday as Gowanus continues its transformation under new rezoning efforts.
Quinlan tells News 12 they want the building to be a symbol of positive growth.
"This is a hugely positive project, the more residences you add the more wallets are added to the are and the more local businesses benefit from it," he says.
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