SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY UNIT ELIGIBILITY

YWCA Brooklyn provides Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing specifically for low-income single women. Units are private furnished rooms with shared kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and lounges. YWCA Brooklyn is conveniently located in Downtown Brooklyn, in a safe neighborhood one block from Atlantic Terminal, close to shopping, community resources, a medical center and cultural institutions.

Applicant Qualifications:

Minimum income $23,880* (must be verified)
*Minimum incomes may not apply to applicants with qualifying rental subsidies
Permanent housing only - Residents must execute either a one- or two-year lease

APPLY FOR SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY

YWCA Brooklyn provides two types of housing: Single Room Occupancy (SRO), specifically for low-income single women, and studio apartments. SRO units are private furnished rooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms. If you are interested in applying for a studio apartment and not an SRO unit, please fill out our studio apartment application. PLEASE NOTE: We have a significant waiting list for the studio apartments.

If you are interested in applying for permanent housing in an SRO unit at YWCA Brooklyn, please fill out and submit the online form below.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Social Security Number

Please enter your 9-digit SSN here

Date of Birth

YYYY

Primary Phone Number

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Primary Phone Number Type

Work Phone Number

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How Did You Hear About Housing at the YWCA?

Have You Been Referred to Us Through an Agency / Program?

If Yes, Name of Agency / Program

Name of Referring Party

First Name

Last Name

Contact Information for Referring Party

Present Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Length of Stay

Rent Amount

Reason for Moving

Name of Landlord / Managing Agency

Contact Number for Landlord / Managing Agency

(###)

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Previous Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Length of Stay

Rent Amount

Reason for Moving

Name of Landlord / Managing Agency

Contact Number for Landlord / Managing Agency

(###)

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Have You Lived Anywhere Else in the Past 5 Years?

Are You Currently Being, or Have You Ever Been, Evicted?

Have You Ever Been Sued By a Landlord in Housing Court?

Have You Declared Bankruptcy in the Last 10 Years?

Has A Judgment Been Entered Against You in the Last 10 Years?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these five questions, please provide an explanation

Are You Currently Homeless?

If Yes, please note where you currently reside

If "Other," Please Describe

Are You Currently a Student, or Becoming One Within 12 Months?

If you are currently a student, please indicate status

Name of School

Address of School

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Are You Currently Employed?

If Yes, Please Choose Status

Title

Anticipated Annual Work Income

Name of Employer

Address of Employer

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Name of Supervisor

First Name

Last Name

Title of Supervisor

Contact Number

(###)

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Do You Have Any Other Sources of Income?

Please note applicants without a source of income are not eligible for housing.

If Yes, Check All Applicable

Social Security

Pension / Disability

Unemployment

Income from Assets (See Below)

Regular Contributions from Family / Benefactors

Other

If Other, Please Describe

Anticipated Annual Income from Non-Work Sources

Do You Have Any Assets?

If Yes, Provide Your Anticipated Annual Income from Assets:

Please note applicants are required to provide documentation of all assets as part of their applications.

Release

I represent that all of the statements made herein are truthful, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation by me is grounds for rejection of my application or termination of my tenancy. I authorize the YWCA of Brooklyn to contact and obtain information from past and present landlords, employers and any other sources deemed necessary to verify the above information and investigate my qualifications as a tenant. I authorize all banks, accountants, employers and landlords to release any information that they have about me to the YWCA of Brooklyn. I understand that by typing my name below, I am agreeing that the YWCA of Brooklyn can obtain a credit report on me. I understand that the YWCA of Brooklyn does not provide any onsite supportive services. Tenants must live independently and must possess good housekeeping skills. I understand that the YWCA of Brooklyn offers housing to tenants from various backgrounds and that tenants are expected to be tolerant of diversity. By typing my name below, I agree to these statements.

First Name

Last Name

Date of Agreement

YYYY

Alternatively, you can download a PDF of the SRO application to complete and submit via email or post mail.

We look forward to meeting you!

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