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499 President sits at the intersection of Union & Nevins in Gowanus, Brooklyn with 350 apartments ranging from studio to two-bedrooms. This new development offers fresh finishes and a variety of layouts. The 25,000 square foot amenity offering includes daily conveniences like a fitness center and co-working lounge to true luxuries like a rooftop pool and golf simulator.
Gowanus, Brooklyn is a neighborhood with a unique character, defined by its industrial past and its artistic/cultural surroundings. Home to many hip restaurants, breweries, art galleries, and rock clubs, Gowanus is at the crossroads of art, culture, and entertainment while still maintaining a mellow neighborhood vibe. Gowanus is a great fit if anyone is looking for a quiet, family friendly area that is growing. This area has many schools and playgrounds nearby, and is within walking distance of downtown Brooklyn and parks such as the beautiful Prospect Park.
There is a $20.00 processing fee required for each leaseholder and guarantor application.
Please inquire with a leasing representative for further details. Please note that corporate leases are not accepted in all buildings.
We invite you to save time by applying online at brodsky.com, by using the "Apply" link. You may also visit a leasing office and complete the application in person.
Please submit all application materials to your leasing representative or upload into our portal; we do not suggest emailing sensitive documents such as these. You, your employer, landlord and bank may be contacted by Brodsky personnel or a third party, our credit and verification service, to verify the information provided.
Each application is unique, but we pride ourselves in turning around each application as quickly as possible, generally within 24-48 hours.
Qualifying applicants must demonstrate a total combined annual gross income of at least 40x the monthly rent. Guarantors must demonstrate a total combined annual gross income of at least 80x the monthly rent.
1. PROOF OF INCOME: The documents must consist of at least one of the following.
- SIGNED EMPLOYMENT LETTER: Must be on business stationery confirming job title, salary, length of employment and amount of guaranteed bonuses, if any. The letter must be dated within the last 30 days.
- PAYSTUBS : Two most recent
- W-2
- We can also accept THE WORK NUMBER if your employer uses this automated verification system. (This may impose an additional fee.)
2. Two most recent bank statements from your primary checking and/or savings accounts
3. Photo ID
Yes. Guarantors must demonstrate a total combined annual gross income of at least 80x the monthly rent.
Guarantors must demonstrate a total combined annual gross income of at least 80x the monthly rent.
We accept U.S. guarantors, and, The Guarantors and Rhino insurance policies.
We accept The Guarantors and Rhino insurance policies.
Each applicant must submit the following within 24-48 hours of applying:
1. PROOF OF INCOME: The documents must consist of at least one of the following.
-- SIGNED EMPLOYMENT LETTER: Must be on business stationery confirming job title, salary, length of employment and amount of guaranteed bonuses, if any. The letter must be dated within the last 30 days.
- PAYSTUBS : Two most recent
- W2
- We can also accept THE WORK NUMBER if your employer uses this automated verification system. (This may impose an additional fee.)
2. Two most recent Bank Statements from your primary checking and/or savings accounts
3. Photo ID
We will require a U.S. guarantor, The Gurantors or Rhino insurance policies.
- School enrollment documents or an official class schedule
- Two most recent bank statements
- Photo ID
If you are self-employed, we require an application and income verification consisting of the past two years’ Individual Tax Returns, and a signed letter from your CPA verifying the last two years’ Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Self-prepared tax returns will not be accepted. Additionally, we will require your two most recent bank statements and Photo ID.
We are able to offer a 12 or 24 month lease term. In some instances, we may be able to offer flexible lease terms. Please contact a leasing representative for further information.
Please contact a leasing representative to discuss. This may be possible in some buildings, but we would never offer less than a 3 month lease term.
Yes, all leases can be signed remotely and digitally.
You will be required to pay the first months’ rent and a security deposit, equal to one months’ rent, at the time of the lease signing. In select buildings, we may offer a security deposit that is less than one month's rent.
We will require digital payment for the first month's rent and security deposit within one business day of signing the lease.
No, an additional security deposit is not permitted by law. We are allowed to collect up to one month's rent for the purpose of security.
Yes, you will be sent an invite to our portal in order to pay online either one-time or recurring rent payments. Both options are available.
The Brodsky Organization is proud to be pet friendly. There are no required weight limits, or associated pet fees/deposits. However, we are only able to allow non-aggressive breeds. For a full list of the restricted breeds please contact a leasing representative. We allow up to two (2) pets per household.
Heat and hot water are included in your rent. Additional utilities vary between buildings.
Please inquire with the Leasing Representative for further details. Amenity fees vary between buildings.
There are no move in fees except at 24 Fifth Avenue, because it is a Cooperative.
The only partition permitted in Brodsky Buildings is the ‘walk-around-wall’ from Living Spaces. This partition is not attached to the ceiling and does not have a door. There are 3 options to select from. Please contact the leasing representative for further details. *We are unable to allow any form of partition in 160 W. 71st Street at this time.
You may contact a leasing representative for further details.
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