OTTO Launches Lotto: Upscale Greenpoint Rentals from $2,317/Mo + 60 Affordable Apartments Up for Grabs

By CityRealty Staff | From Brooklyn Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Otto at 211 McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint (Image: ottogreenpoint.com)

The new "community-forward" rental building in Greenpoint known as Otto has several apartments available in studio to two-bedroom layouts and listings offer 3 months free on an 18-month lease. The newly constructed building at 211 McGuinness Boulevard opened earlier this year and Citi Habitats handles leasing. Listings show studios from $2,313/month, one-bedrooms from $2,825/month and two-bedrooms from $4,458/month.

Developed by Stellar Management with a design by Gene Kaufman and Associates, the block-long Otto rises to 8 floors with 197 rental homes. The McGuinness Boulevard location is between Greenpoint Avenue and Calyer Street and transit options include the nearby G train, the ferry at India Street, Citi Bike and numerous bus lines. Residents at Otto also have exclusive access to a private shuttle bus to Court Square in Long Island City where there are even more subway lines.

Model residence at Otto Greenpoint (Image: Citi Habitats)

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The modern homes feature LATCH keyless and have open floor plans which are great for creating unique layouts. There are floor-to-ceiling windows, solid reclaimed oak floors throughout, and most units have a private balcony or terrace. Kitchens boast custom cabinetry and waterfall Caesarstone countertops; bathrooms have custom floating vanities and deep soaking tubs; Miele washers and dryers are in every unit.

Studio layout with balcony (Image: Citi Habitats)

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One bedroom with office and balcony (Image: Citi Habitats)

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Two bedroom with master suite and balcony (Image: Citi Habitats)

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Otto Greenpoint includes 60 units reserved for qualifying low- and middle-income households awarded through city’s affordable housing lottery. The lottery recently launched and units range from $1,045/month studios to $2,795/month three-bedrooms. Fifty percent of units are reserved for residents of Brooklyn Community Board 1 and the deadline to apply is March 6, 2019.

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The full-service building has front desk concierge and 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. There is co-working space, a library, a penthouse fitness center, and a ground level patio and garden. The expansive roof deck has a pool, hot tubs, grills, a lawn and outdoor TV, and 360-degree views of New York City. The mixed-use building has ground-floor retail and twenty percent of rental units are reserved for affordable housing.

Interested in renting at Otto? Visit the property's official website for leasing details.