Urbanize NYC’s affordable housing round-up is here to help New Yorkers better secure housing within their means. This list features 10 new developments offering units for low- and middle-income individuals, courtesy of The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Scroll down for a quick snapshot of each building, including amenities, income requirements, submission deadlines and links to apply.
898 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn
Eligible Income: $66,858 - $159,640
Rent: $1,950 (one-bedroom); $2,250 (two-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 9, 2021
Currently three one- and two-bedroom units remain at this eight-unit, four-story structure from developer Josh Navi. Amenities available to renters will include bike storage lockers, in-unit dishwasher, AC, high-speed internet, virtual doorman, gated access, and a location convenient to the JACZ subway lines.
Families and individuals can apply online or request an application be mailed the them by sending a self-addressed envelope to: 898 Bushwick Avenue Apartments C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
2655 East 23rd Street, Brooklyn
Eligible Income: $61,715 - $133,120
Rent: $1,800 (studio); $1,900 (one-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 10, 2021
2655 East 23rd Street is a new apartment development from Savion Construction in Sheepshead Bay. The building is offering four units—one studio and three one-bedrooms—that come equipped with dishwasher, AC, patio or balcony, internet, gated access and a virtual doorman.
Apply online or request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: 2655 East 23rd Street Apartments C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211.
465 West 163 Street, NYC
Rent: $1,725 (studio); $2,100 (one-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 10, 2021
Five units are available at this six-story, 16-unit Washington Heights residence from Treble Development and A&T Engineering. Units will be furnished with dishwashers, washer/dryers, AC, and virtual doorman.
Apply online or request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: Iafford NY LLC,C/O 465 West 163rd Street Apartments,141 Flushing Ave Suite 1315, Brooklyn NY 11205.
2848 West 15th Street, Brooklyn
Eligible Income: $61,715 - $159,640
Rent: $1,800 - 2,100 (one-bedroom); $2,100 - 2,300 (two-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 10, 2021
Six affordable apartments are now available in Coney Island just blocks away from the boardwalk. The six-floor, 20-unit, pet-friendly building is a new construction wrapped in 2019. Each space is outfitted with a dishwasher, in-unit washer/dryer, AC, and patio or balcony. Building amenities include bike storage lockers, rooftop terrace, on-site resident manager, and elevator.
Apply online here, or request an application by mail by sending a self- addressed envelope to: Tax Solute consulting C/O 2848 W 15th Street, 185 Marcy Ave #3-3A Brooklyn NY 11211.
329 Broadway, Brooklyn
Eligible Income: $76,835 - $183,300
Rent: $2,241 (studio); $2,362 (one-bedroom); $2,849 (two-bedroom); $3,283 (three-bedroom); Management is also offering two months of free rent on new leases. Application Deadline: February 11, 2021
The upcoming 329 Broadway in Williamsburg is now offering 19 of its 63 units to qualifying applicants. The 17-story mixed-use building is the work of Syndicate Architecture and developed by Parkview Management. Units are pet-friendly and include a dishwasher, smart controlled AC and heat, patio or balcony. On-site amenities include bike storage lockers, laundry, gym, pool, common area Wifi, and terraces at the rooftop and ground level.
Apply online or request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: 329 Broadway Apartments C/O Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211.
1381 Bergen Street, Brooklyn
Eligible Income: $76,286 - $159,640 Rent: $2,225 (two-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 11, 2021
1381 Bergen Street in Crown Heights has three two-bedroom units available to qualifying households of two or more. The new construction designed by Input Creative Studio will offer all renters air conditioning, high-end kitchen appliances, and washer/dryer access.
Apply online or request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: 1381 Bergen Street Apartments c/o iAfford NY LLC, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 77 Fl 13 Suite 1315,141 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
605 Hart Street, Brooklyn 118 Suydam Street, Brooklyn
Eligible Income: $46,149 - $159,640
Rent: $1,346 (one-bedroom); $1,629 - 2,250 (two-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 12, 2021
Another grouping of affordable units have been made available at two neighboring Bushwick developments designed by RKTB Architects. Apartments are pet-friendly and come with a washer/dryer, dishwasher, and AC. On-site offerings include bike storage, shared laundry, gym, community center, media room, rec room, and rooftop terrace.
Apply online or request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: MGNY Consulting, c/o 605 Hart Street Apartments, Suite 1D, Brooklyn NY 11201.
2746 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
Eligible Income: $82,286 - $159,640
Rent: $2,400 (one-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 15, 2021
There is one one-bedroom unit available in the Cypress Hills quarter of East New York. The building offers a shared laundry room while the unit is outfitted with energy-efficient appliances and AC. Apply online.
118 West 139th Street, NYC; 123 West 112th Street, NYC; 30 West 132nd Street, NYC; 281 West 118th Street, NYC; 122 West 139th Street, NYC
Eligible Income: $48,480 - $120,080
Rent: $1,332 - 1,350 (studio); $1,430 (one-bedroom); $1,749 - 1,730 (two-bedroom); $1,994 (three-bedroom); $2,230 (four-bedroom)
Application Deadline: February 16, 2021
A generous (and far more generously priced) offer can be found in West Harlem. 32 renovated units in long-standing affordable buildings have been made available to qualifying individuals and families.
Applications are being accepted online or can be requested by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: UPTOWN 6, C/O P.O. BOX 280, 217 W. 140th Street, New York, NY 10030.
2317 Cambreleng Avenue, Bronx
Eligible Income: $56,572 - $147,360
Rent: $1,650 (studio); $1,750 (one-bedroom); $2,000 (two-bedroom)
Application Deadline: March 2, 2021
The eight-story development located in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx is currently offering 25 affordable units in its 50-unit building to qualifying renters. The property is a WMW-designed structure developed by the Stagg Group. Amenities on site include a community center and a shared laundry room.
Apply online or request an application via mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: P.O. Box 9, C/O 2317 Cambreleng Avenue Apartments, Purchase, NY 10577.