A new affordable housing lottery has launched for units in a pair of four-story residential buildings at 2779/2781 University Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

Designed by Woody Chen of Infocus and developed by Yaniv Zohar, the structures yield a total of 18 residential units.

Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for New York City Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD), are six units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $61,715 to $167,570.

According to NYC Housing Connect, amenities include an elevator, bike storage lockers, and a gym. Residences come with in-unit washers and dryers. Tenants are responsible for electricity for cooking, heat, and hot water.

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are two one-bedroom units with a monthly rental payment of $1,800 for those with incomes ranging from $61,715 to $139,620 and four one-bedroom units with a monthly rental payment of $2,000 for those with incomes ranging from $68,572 to $167,570.

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments, and applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than January 20, 2022.

To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: 2779 & 2781 University Avenue Apartments c/o Tax Solute Consulting, 185 Marcy Avenue, #3-3A, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

 The building has an accessible entrance, an elevator and is smoke-free. The buildings are anticipated to receive a tax exemption through the 421a tax incentive program of the HPD. No deposits or application fees apply. For more information, go to NYC Housing Connect.

Editor’s Note: Norwood News does not accept, refer or process any applications. Please refer to NYC Housing Connect for more information. 

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