An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 1769 Jerome Avenue, a 16-story, mixed-use building in Morris Heights, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Marvel Architects, and developed through the Jerome Housing Development Fund, the structure yields 175 residential units.

 

Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for New York City Department of Housing, Preservation & Development,  are 60 units for residents at 60 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $34,972 to $118,400.

Amenities include a superintendent, elevators, front desk security, a community room, residential terrace, gym, bicycle storage room, and a shared laundry room. Additional fees apply for the laundry room.

 

Residential units will have energy-efficient appliances, air conditioning, and hardwood floors.

At 60 percent of the AMI, there are 16 studios with a monthly rent of $947, for incomes ranging from $34,972 to $57,300; three one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,192, for incomes ranging from $43,715 to $64,440; 15 two-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,420, for incomes ranging from $52,423 to $77,340; and one three-bedroom unit with a monthly rent of $1,631, for incomes ranging from $60,583 to $88,800.

 

At 80 percent of the AMI, there are six studios with a monthly rent of $1,163 for incomes ranging from $42,378 to $76,400; two one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,465, for incomes ranging from $53,075 to $85,920; 14 two-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,770, for incomes ranging from $64,423 to $103,120; and three three-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $2,037, for incomes ranging from $74,503 to $118,400.

 

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 18, 2021.

 

According to NYC Housing Connect, the building is smoke-free, located within Bronx Community District 5 and is accessible through public transportation, including the B, D, and 4 subway lines, as well as the Bx32 bus. Within walking distance are restaurants, shopping, parks, and playgrounds.

There will be no deposits or application fees. More information is available at http://www.bronxprogroup.com/projects-in-construction. Five percent of units are set aside for those with limited mobility  and 2 percent for those with vision/hearing disabilities. Fifty percent of units will go to residents of Bronx Community Board 5, and 5 percent to New York City employees.

Editor’s Note: Norwood News does not accept or process applications. Please refer to the links provided above for more information.