An affordable housing lottery has launched for 35 newly constructed units at The Allerton housing complex, located at 2241 White Plains Road a/k/a 683 Thwaites Place, in the Allerton section of The Bronx, according to NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD).

 

According to HPD, applicants must meet the eligible income requirements of between $41,863 and $182,050 for the various available units.

 

At 70 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), there is one studio with a monthly rent of $1,135 for incomes ranging from $41,863 to $74,760; two one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,427 for incomes ranging from $52,286 to $84,070; and one two-bedroom unit with a monthly rent of $1,705 for incomes ranging from $62,915 to $100,870.

 

At 110 percent of the AMI, there are two studios with a monthly rent of $1,300 for incomes ranging from $47,520 to $117,480; 21 one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,634 for incomes ranging from $59,383 to $132,110; seven two-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $2,054 for incomes ranging from $74,880 to $158,510; and one three-bedroom unit with a monthly rent of $2,366 for incomes ranging from $86,675 to $182,050.

 

For more information on the units and the income eligibility requirements, go to NYC Housing Connect, HPD’s online portal.

 

According to information on NYC Housing Connect, the development is a 35,000 square-foot, 6-story, mixed-use affordable housing building for middle-income families with commercial and community facilities located on the ground floor.

 

Amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby; an on-site resident manager; security cameras; a rooftop terrace; a shared laundry room; high-end, stainless steel kitchen appliances; energy-efficient appliances; bike storage lockers; and general storage lockers for which additional fees apply.

 

The building is smoke-free, has an elevator and an accessible entrance, is near to public transportation, schools, restaurants and convenience stores. There is a “No Pets” policy (service pets are an exception). Tenants are responsible for electric bills, including electric stove.

 

 

The lottery ends in 59 days, on Sept. 10. 

 

Editor’s Note: Norwood News does not accept, process or refer any applications. For all inquiries, please liaise with NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development as follows:

NYC Housing Connect
Affordable Housing Lottery Helpline: 212-863-7990
Email: nychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov

For information on applying for affordable housing for people with disabilities, please submit accessibility inquiries to:
Phone: 212-863-6486
Email: accessibility@hpd.nyc.gov

HPD Housing Ambassadors
Email: ambassadors@hpd.nyc.gov