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Mt Eden: Affordable Housing Lottery Open for Units at 1543 Jesup Avenue

1543 Jesup Avenue in Mount Eden, The Bronx
Image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 1543 Jesup Avenue, a five-story, residential building in the Mount Eden section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by ADB Associates and developed by Lefko Captial Group, the structure yields 21 residential units.

 

Available on NYC Housing Connect, NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD)’s online portal, are seven units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $59,143 to $167,570.

 

1543 Jesup Avenue in Mount Eden, The Bronx
NYC Housing Connect

Amenities include accessible entrance, intercoms, security cameras, and proximity to schools, according to YIMBY. Units include name-brand appliances and finishes, air conditioning, energy-efficient appliances, and hardwood floors. Tenants are responsible for electricity, which consists of electric stove, electric heat, and electric hot water.

 

1543 Jesup Avenue in Mount Eden, The Bronx
Image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are two studios with a monthly rent of $1,725 for those with income ranging from $59,143 to $124,150; three one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,775 for those with income ranging from $60,858 to $139,620; and two two-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,975 for those with income ranging from $67,715 to $167,570.

 

1543 Jesup Avenue in Mount Eden, The Bronx
Image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than March 4, 2022.

 

According to NYC Housing Connect, this building is anticipated to receive a tax exemption through the 421a tax incentive program of the HPD.  No deposits or application fees apply. More information is also available at https://bit.ly/1543JesupAve

 

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

To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to1543 Jesup Avenue, C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Applicants should send only one application per development. Tenants are responsible for electricity, with electric stove, electric heat, and electric hot water

 

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

 

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2 thoughts on “Mt Eden: Affordable Housing Lottery Open for Units at 1543 Jesup Avenue

  1. Gloria Gonzalez

    I really need this change for me and my 84 year old mother please where we are at to many memories of my belate brothers please.

    1. admin

      Hi Gloria,

      To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to 1543 Jesup Avenue, C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. You can also apply online but applicants should send only one application per development. Norwood News does not coordinate, refer, or process any applications. Please refer to NYC Housing Connect for further information. The hyperlink is in the story.

      Thanks and good luck!

      Norwood News

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