An abandoned lot in Crown Heights was converted into 76 apartments as part of a mixed income, seven-story residential building - in just 18 months.

The building is located at 827 Sterling Place.

The developers tell News 12 the switch from traditional natural gas is cheaper in the long run and provides better indoor and outdoor air quality.

A total of 30% of the units inside were listed as part of the NYC housing lottery, with a minimum of $101,000 salary to apply as two tenants for a one bedroom, with the units set at 130% of area median income.

The listing drew over 10,000 applications, according to developers Haussman Development.

Out of 23 listed units, 20 are expected to go to formerly homeless individuals and families as part of a city-run voucher program, something that the developers say is a point of pride for them.

"You want a building that reflects the diversity of Brooklyn, of Crown Heights and I think it's important that each building have children lower income families, upper income families because you want to bring people together," said developer Josef Goodman.

The units offer 9-foot ceilings, in unit washers and dryers throughout, as well as amenities including a gym and game room, child rec area and electric vehicle charging.

And while the building is a new build, it is paying homage to the old, with a red brick facade meant to blend in with historic buildings in Crown Heights.

"No one wants to live in a sore thumb, and so we chose the red facade to be part of this community, because tenants and neighbors prefer it," Goodman said.

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