An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 2381-2383 Lorillard Place, a pair of four-story, residential buildings in the Tremont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

 

Designed by Gerald J. Calliendo and developed by Aviram Chen, the structures yields seven residential units. Available on NYC Housing Connect, NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development’s online portal, are six units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $60,858 to $139,620.

 

Amenities includes pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, and security cameras, according to NYC Housing Connect. Units come equipped with name-brand appliances and finishes, energy-efficient appliances, and hardwood floors. Tenants are responsible for electric and gas, which includes stove, hot water, and heat.

 

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are six one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,775 for those with incomes ranging from $60,858 to $139,620.

 

City officials say 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 March 24, 2022.

 

 

Apply online at NYC Housing Connect or to request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelop to: 2381-2383 Lorillard Place C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. City officials warn that applicants should only send one application per development.

 

The building is anticipated to receive a tax exemption through the City’s HPD 421a tax incentive program. No deposits or application fees apply. More information can also be found at: https://bit.ly/2381LorillardPlace

 

 

As also reported, New York City is launching a new data tool to gather public input from City communities to help plan for a more equitable future. According to City officials, the new data tool, an interactive website, will better equip New Yorkers with data that can facilitate challenging conversations about housing affordability, racial equity, displacement, and many other issues related to the future of New York City and its neighborhoods.

 

District 14 City Councilwoman Pierina Sanchez also recently announced that she held her first hearing as chair of the Council’s NYCHA committee, assessing COVID-19’s impact on the NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey (HVS) and Emergency Rental Assistance Program. “Whereas the federal government still has $45 billion in unused funds for rental assistance, evictions in New York are growing.. ” Sanchez later tweeted.

 

Today I held my first hearing as Chair, assessing COVID-19’s impact on the NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey (HVS) and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Whereas the federal government still has $45B in unused funds for rental assistance, evictions in New York are growing.. pic.twitter.com/ZOSXvy4alO

— CM Pierina Sanchez (@CMPiSanchez) February 25, 2022

 

Norwood News also recently reported on the options available to renters following the release of a statement on New York State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)’s website which reads, “There is currently no federal funding available to assist residents in most areas of the State. Therefore, applications will only be reviewed and considered for funding if additional funds become available.” Five counties, outside of the City, are excluded from the funding limitations and there are still only limited amounts of state-funded emergency rental assistance available.

 

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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