A housing lottery described as affordable has launched for various sized units at 2279 Barker Avenue, a seven-story residential building in the Allerton section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Designed by Dome Architecture, the structure yields 23 residential units.

Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online platform of NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD), are 22 units for residents earning 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $99,086 to $198,250.

Amenities include bike storage lockers, a shared laundry room, recreation room, and virtual doorman.

Units come with dishwashers, air conditioning, energy-efficient appliances, intercoms, and name-brand kitchen countertops and finishes. Tenants are responsible for electricity.

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are six studios available with a monthly rent of $2,890 for those with incomes ranging from $99,086 to $146,900; 13 one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $3,059 for residents with incomes ranging from $104,880 to $165,230; and three two-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $3,599 for those with incomes ranging from $123,395 to $198,250.

According to HPD, prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments.

Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than August 9, 2023.

Described on HPD’s website as a luxury building, “with gorgeous, large apartments,” the units are further described as “a dream come true for every New Yorker.”

Additional fees may apply for the laundry room, according to HPD.

To request an application by mail, residents should send a self-addressed envelope to 2279 Barker Avenue Apartments, C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Only one application per development is allowed.

Tenants are responsible for electricity, including hot water, heat, and stove. Additional fees apply for use of washer/dryer in the shared laundry room.

According to HPD officials, the building is anticipated to receive a tax exemption through HPD’s 421a tax incentive program. The 421-a tax incentive is a partial tax exemption for new multiple dwellings.

If a rental building is receiving a 421-a property tax benefit, the building and/or apartment may be subject to rent stabilization and the rights and protections that come with it. The 421-a & Rent Stabilization Fact Sheet is intended to lay out basic information about 421-a and rent stabilization, explain how to learn about the status of a building and apartment, and provide contact information for additional guidance.

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 (HPD) (contacts below) and visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online. 

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

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