The man who plans to build an arena for the New Jersey Nets in Brooklyn made a promise to the community Monday that affordable housing will be made available in the area.

Developer Bruce Ratner today signed a “Community Benefits” agreement promising the affordable housing, as well as assuring that the project will set aside a certain number of jobs for minority-owned businesses.

The developer says he’s also throwing in some Nets house seats for the community to share.

“We hope to exceed the goals and standards, but if we don't there could be litigation,” said Ratner.

“I would add something else that is even more important; you have Bruce Ratner's word, and that should be enough for you and for everybody else in this community,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. “This is a guy, if you don't understand that, you don't know how great this guy has been for Brooklyn and for New York City."

Opponents aren't convinced by the Community Benefits agreement, and they have vowed to continue the fight against a stadium in their neighborhood.