Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Bedford Green House II in Bedford Park, The Bronx - New York YIMBY

By: Vanessa Londono 7:00 am on October 31, 2024

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Bedford Green House II, a 17-story mixed-use affordable housing building at 2880 Jerome Avenue in Bedford Park, The Bronx. Designed by ESKW/Architects, the structure yields 116 residences as well as 2,200-square-foot medical clinic, a gym, and The Molly B. Kronick Library and Learning Center for residents. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 46 units for residents at 30 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $0 to $100,620.

Amenities include pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, common area Wi-Fi, gym, recreation room, children’s playroom, doorman, outdoor terrace, storage, package room, and community center with events and classes. Units come equipped with energy-efficient appliances, hardwood floors, air conditioning, intercoms, and name-brand kitchen countertops and finishes.

All studio and one-bedroom units are set aside for senior households. Senior households must have at least one household member who is 62 years of age or older at the time of the application who meet the income and household size requirements.

At 30 percent of the AMI, there are 13 studios with a monthly rent of $454 for incomes ranging from $18,480 to $37,290, and three one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $577 for incomes ranging from $23,109 to $41,940.

At 40 percent of the AMI, there are 13 studios with a monthly rent of $654 for incomes ranging from $25,338 to $49,720, and four one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $827 for incomes ranging from $31,680 to $55,920.

At 60 percent of the AMI, there are six studios with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $74,580; two one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $83,880; and five two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,581 for incomes ranging from $58,595 to $100,620.

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than December 30, 2024.

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