Affordable Housing

Find out if you qualify for an eco-friendly Bronx rental that's less than $500/month

By Virginia K. Smith  | February 17, 2017 - 1:59PM

Applications have opened up for a huge, eco-friendly new development in the Bronx's Bathgate neighborhood, with a total of 227 affordable apartments available via lottery, per a new listing posted on NYC Housing Connect.

The development, Park House (located at 4275 Park Avenue), is part of a multi-building affordable and supportive housing complex from Breaking Ground, and includes a mix of studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and three-bedrooms for renters who make either 40 percent or 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Prices range from $494 to $1,181/month for renters with annual household incomes from $18,823 to $63,060, depending on apartment and family size. You can see the full list of apartment options and income requirements below:

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Breaking Ground's website notes that the building includes "green roof areas with drought resistant plantings," along with other energy-efficient touches. The ground level will feature a community room as well as laundry facilities, outdoors, there's a courtyard and patio. Other amenities include bike storage, as well as 24-hour security and an attended lobby.

If you're interested and think you qualify, you can make a profile and apply online via NYC Housing Connect, or request a paper application by mailing a self-addressed envelope to Park House, PO Box 3620937, New York, NY 10129. (Don't send in multiple applications, or you could end up disqualified.) Applications are due by April 17th.

Note: Brick Underground is in no way affiliated with New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development or the Housing Development Corporation. If you are interested in applying to this or other affordable housing developments, please go to the NYC Housing Connect website for information and instructions.

 

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