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Concourse: HPD Launches Housing Lottery for Units at 1135 Teller Avenue

1135 TELLER AVENUE IN Concourse, The Bronx
Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

A housing lottery described as affordable has launched for units at 1135 Teller Avenue, an eight-story residential building in Concourse, The Bronx as reported by , as reported by YIMBY.

 

Designed by Sion Consulting Engineering and developed by Gurwinder Singh of Kulwant Teller Inc., the structure yields 44 residential units. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online platform for NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD), are 43 units for residents earning 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $104,880 to $198,250.

1135 TELLER AVENUE IN Concourse, The Bronx
Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Developers say 1135 Teller Avenue is a newly constructed luxury with a total of 43 spacious one and two-bedroom apartments. To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to 1135 Teller Avenue Apartments, C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

 

Amenities include assigned parking spaces, a recreation room, gated access, and an elevator. The residential units are equipped with air conditioning, high-speed internet, intercom, and name-brand kitchen appliances, countertops, and finishes.

1135 TELLER AVENUE IN Concourse, The Bronx
Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

They encourage applicants to only send one application per development. Tenants are responsible for electricity which includes stove, hot water and heat.

This building is anticipated to receive a tax exemption through HPD’s 421a tax incentive program. No deposits or application fees apply. More information can be found at here.

1135 TELLER AVENUE IN Concourse, The Bronx
Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are 28 one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $3,059 for residents incomes ranging from $104,880 to $165,230, and 15 two-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $3,599 for those with incomes ranging from $123,395 to $198,250.

 

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for the apartments, and applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than Aug. 29, 2023.

1135 TELLER AVENUE IN Concourse, The Bronx
Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Norwood News does not accept, process or refer any applications. For all inquiries, please liaise with NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) (see contacts below) and click here to apply online.

 

This chart is designed to help residents understand the AMI income categories used by New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development to determine eligibility for affordable housing. These categories vary by household size.
Source: New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development

Affordable Housing Lottery Helpline: 212-863-7990
Emailnychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

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