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Rare, truly affordable apartments, as low as $454 a month, now available in The Bronx

While there have been only a handful of truly affordable apartments available on New York City’s Housing Connect portal over the past two years, every now and again a development pops up that truly can be called affordable housing.

One such development is Bedford Green House Phase II in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx.

Bedford Green Phase II / Via Housing Connect

The development has 116 units of which almost half will be set aside for seniors but in this latest lottery, there are a number of units with no age restrictions and rents starting as low as $454 a month for studios for qualifying applicants meeting the income guidelines for such units.

The development also accepts Project Based Vouchers for some studio and one-bedroom units.

According to the listing on Housing Connect, Bedford Green House Phase II is a pet-friendly development with WIFI available in common areas, a gym, community center, a recreation room, a children’s playroom, outdoor terrace, package locker room, and gated access.

Breakdown of available units and income requirements are as follows (see website for full details and household size requirements):

30% AMI

  • $454 a month for studio units for households making $18,480 – $37,290
  • $577 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $23,109-$41,940

40% AMI

  • $654 a month for studio units for households making $25,338-$49,720
  • $827 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $31,680-$55,920

60% AMI

  • TENANT PAYS 30% OF THEIR INCOME IN RENT FOR STUDIO UNITS FOR HOUSEHOLDS MAKING $0-$74,580
  • TENANT PAYS 30% OF THEIR INCOME IN RENT FOR STUDIO UNITS FOR HOUSEHOLDS MAKING $0-$83,880
  • $1,581 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $58,595-$100,620

Please note, for each unit, there are other requirements such as number of people per household and further income requirements based on household size so refer to the Housing Connect website for further details.

How to Apply

For those interested in applying, you have until December 30, 2024 and you can do so online or you can request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: Bedford Green House II Lottery c/o Settlement Housing Fund, 247 West 37th Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Remember, you can only apply ONCE and you may not apply both online and by mail. Applying more than once can and will disqualify you according to the lottery rules.

Also, please note: We are NOT connected with this or any other real estate developments and cannot assist you in obtaining an apartment so please do not contact us regarding these units.

Good luck to all who apply!

Housing lottery thinks $4,376 for a two-bedroom in Fordham in The Bronx is “affordable”

For over a year, there have been less and less truly affordable housing developments opening up in The Bronx that the majority of local residents can actually afford let alone qualify for due to income requirements that are often beyond the reach of the average household in the borough.

And now, almost every development that has been offered on New York City’s Housing Connect portal where affordable housing lotteries are announced are anything but affordable.

For a time, most of these (un)affordable housing units were located mostly in the South Bronx, with over 95% of them within Mott Haven but now as of late, we’ve seen more and more miles away and further north from the borough’s ground zero of gentrification.

Rendering of 2077 Ryer Avenue via Housing Connect

Located at 2077 Ryer Avenue in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx, the new development is offering “affordable” one and two bedroom units ranging from $3,515 a month for one bedroom units to $4,376 a month for a two-bedroom unit.

For the record, the typical two-bedroom unit in the area list for anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 a month.

In order to qualify for these units, your household income needs to fall anywhere from $120,515 a year to no more than $218,000 a year depending on your household size.

The brand new development is located in Bronx community board 5 which has a poverty rate of 37% which is almost twice the poverty rate of New York City which sits at 19.7%.

How then, are these units affordable or advertised as such when the majority of residents in the neighborhood and borough cannot afford them?

The median household income in The Bronx is $47,260 as of 2022 according to NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy and for Bronx renters that number is even lower at just $38,680.

For comparison, the two bedroom units at 2077 Ryer Avenue are on average $500 MORE expensive than the luxury, waterfront Bankside development on the Harlem River in the South Bronx where you have a host of amenities like concierge services, outdoor rooftops and swimming pools, fitness centers and the likes.

2077 Ryer has nothing to justify even half the rent they’re asking for.

The affordable housing program and system in New York City is broken and we can’t continue to pretend that they’re offering any rental relief to the average Bronxite and New Yorker.

So remember developments like this when the next time Mayor Eric Adams touts all the supposed affordable housing that has been constructed during his tenure as mayor.

Much like him, it’s all a fraud.

Once one of the country’s ‘bluest’ counties, The Bronx takes a dramatic shift to the right

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For the past several decades, The Bronx was considered to be one of the ‘bluest’ counties in the US with an overwhelming majority of the electorate as registered Democrats and consistently and overwhelmingly voting for the Democratic candidate in presidential elections.

In 2008, almost 89% of Bronx voters voted for Obama with almost 92% voting for him for his re-election in 2012 solidly locking in The Bronx as one of the most Democratic counties in the country.

In 2016 when Trump was first elected, the trend continued to be roughly the same with 88% voting for Hillary Clinton and only 10% for Trump but in 2020, the total percent of voters for the Democratic ticket dropped by 5 percentage points swinging over to Trump who managed to get 15.9% of voters.

But last Tuesday, The Bronx took a dramatic shift to the right with a whopping 27% of the electorate voting for Trump and representing by far the largest increase in New York City from the previous presidential cycle with a 35% jump from 2016 with Kamala Harris only receiving 73% of the vote.

While many people, especially the Democratic establishment are in shock at the dramatic shift across the country and here in our own city and borough, it really shouldn’t be too surprising and perhaps the canary in the coal mine was the defeat of Democratic Councilmember Marjorie Velasquez last year by Republican Kristy Marmorato who became the first Republican elected in The Bronx in almost 50 years.

For decades, Democrats have banked on the immigrant community of New York City and The Bronx as a solid, liberal voting block but the results of the 2024 elections have upended those notions not just in our home borough but perhaps across the country as well.

America voted and decided to elect a convicted felon and a rapist as their leader. Someone who has been conning people for decades and he has now once again conned his way to the most powerful position on the planet.

With Republicans controlling every branch of our government come January, the consequences of the most consequential election in our lifetimes will soon be felt and known across the country and the world.

Popular German discount supermarket Lidl to open its first Bronx store next week!

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The wait is finally over for Bronx residents to get a taste of the wildly popular discount European supermarket Lidl located at The Bronx Terminal Market.

And to celebrate the grand opening of their first store, Lidl will be offering gift cards to the first 100 customers so make sure you get there before the 7:40AM opening time on Wednesday, October 23rd!

Lidl is similar to Aldi, which Bronxites are very familiar with five stores already having opened across the borough with the most recent opening in Fordham this past summer.

Both are discount grocery chains that began in Germany and are known for offering deep discounts on a wide range of products. Both stores primarily carry store brands rather than national brands, which helps keep prices low. While Aldi sticks more closely to store brands, Lidl offers a wider selection of national brands.

Lidl’s no-frills approach extends to its store layout and operations. Products are often displayed in their original shipping cartons to minimize handling costs, and the checkout process is designed for speed. By focusing on a limited but high-turnover product range, Lidl can maintain efficiency and keep prices competitive.

The first Lidl opened in the United States back in 2017 in Virginia with the first NYC location opening up the following year on Staten Island.

Now Bronxites will have yet another deeply discounted supermarket to help stretch their food budget and feed their families without breaking the bank.

With the borough being home to the highest percentage of low and extremely low income households such stores offer a much welcomed relief compared to the high prices of traditional local supermarkets.

We’re looking forward to shopping at Lidl next week and hope to see you there!

A new area code may be coming to NYC in 2026

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In the beginning, there was only 212 across all the land that is known as New York City. It was one of the first area codes in the country assigned in 1947 and was considered the easiest to dial on rotary phones.

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Then, in 1984 with the rise of fax machines coupled with population growth, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island were split from the good ol’ 212 and thus gave rise to the 718 for these three boroughs while The Bronx and Manhattan remained the historic and coveted 212.

But that didn’t last too long because by the early 90s, it was determined that once again, the 212 area code would run out of numbers so in order to prevent that, The Bronx was pushed out and lumped into 718 along with a new 917 area code that covered the entire city in 1992.

Now, 32 years and four additional area codes later, New York City is once again facing another number shortage and in order to prevent that from happening, a new area code has been proposed for the outer boroughs of The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island (along with Marble Hill section of Manhattan).

While the new number hasn’t yet been decided upon nor has the plan been approved as of yet since there has only been one public hearing that took place last week on October 1st, if and when it is approved, the new area code would be added and begin use some time in 2026.

Until then, we’re good with the current SEVEN area codes that we have in New York City, the 212, 718, 917, 347, 332, 646, and 929.

Celebrating 15 years of Welcome2TheBronx

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It’s hard to believe that 15 years ago, Welcome2TheBronx was born as a hobby based on a deep love for all things Bronx.

When I first put pen to paper, or rather fingers to the keyboard, I began with Welcome2Melrose to help combat the negative stereotypes of my neighborhood of Melrose in the South Bronx that was being perpetuated in the media for several decades too long.

A Bronx right-of-passage

I remember clearly how it started: I was searching Google for some local images but the only thing that would come up was images of a Bronx that no longer existed in 2009.

Everything that kept coming up was of the burning Bronx of the 70s and 80s but nothing was coming up about all the recent strides the borough had made in the subsequent decades since those years.

Everything that was reported about The Bronx in local and national (and even international) media was always negative so I took it upon myself to begin documenting the good things that were happening on the northernmost borough of New York City.

Within a month, the blog had caught the attention of local media and they began highlighting our efforts as well as amplifying some of the stories were were writing about.

And by the next year, Welcome2Melrose had evolved into Welcome2TheBronx as we decided to make sure that the entire borough was celebrated.

Throughout the years, many of our original stories made headlines across the city, nation, and the world and along with all of our supporters and like-minded content creators, we were able to tell a different story of The Bronx and teach the world what our borough was really all about.

This isn’t to say that we don’t talk about the issues we need to tackle like income inequality, education, true affordable housing, crime. We just want others to know that there’s more to us than just that.

It’s been a wonderful ride getting to know our borough even better through all those years and meeting the heartbeat of The Bronx that is its people who I firmly believe is the most important resource of our borough.

Anyway, I say all of this to say THANK YOU to everyone who has stuck with us since the beginning and all the newcomers that join us every day across our social media accounts.

Without you we wouldn’t be able to celebrate 15 years of Welcome2TheBronx and all things about this amazing borough we call home.

Remembering 9/11

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23 years ago, I woke up and began my quotidien morning rituals, like millions of my fellow New Yorkers.

I walked to the 149th Street and Grand Concourse Station and grabbed the 2 train to Midtown and was at my office before 8AM, long before the rush of commuters arrived that would swamp the area for the rest of the work day.

As the morning went by and I enjoyed working in the stillness before the offical 9AM start time at the office, the quietness of the that time was punctured with a scream from one of the Senior VPs at the firm who had just arrived and raced to the conference room shouting, “AN AIRPLANE HIT THE TOWERS!”

The handful of early risers that were at the office with me each morning all jumped from their desks in unison, myself included, and we ran right behind him straight to the conference room where the TV was already on showing smoke billowing out of the World Trade Center where the plane hit the building.

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We sat there in shock, debating the size of the plane that hit it. Was it a standard airliner or was it a smaller plane?

Then the unthinkable happened right before our eyes.

The second airplane slammed into the South Tower and it was at that very moment, I think, that any shred of “innocence” if you will, was forever lost to even the most jaded of us New Yorkers.

It was at that moment that the tears began to flow along with a panic that being in Midtown that we could be next given that it was an obvious attack.

A few minutes later, another colleague walked into the office and straight to the conference room and when she saw the horror of what was unfolding, she ran out of the office screaming, “MY FATHER! MY FATHER!”

Unfortunately, her father was one of almost 2,800 who perished at the World Trade Center as well as other colleagues who lost family members that day.

A half hour later, when the third plane crashed into the Pentagon, we were in full-blown panic mode. The FAA shut down the entire United States airspace ordering all aircrafts to land immediately at the nearest airports and forbidding international air travel from entering the country’s airspace.

Our biggest fears were coming alive before our very eyes: America was under attack.

And then, as if things couldn’t get any worse, the South Tower collapsed before our very eyes.

Less than thirty minutes later, as we’re all still glued to the TV in tears, the North Tower collapses.

Shortly thereafter, most of decided to leave and figure out how to get home as all subway lines had shut down and there was no way to get back to The Bronx except to walk.

I decided to walk to my best friend’s apartment in the West Village rather than trekking back home.

Everywhere I turned, as I made my way down 7th Avenue and saw the billowing smoke pouring out from the scar where the towers once stood, people were crying and seemingly strangers consoling each other.

When I got to my friend’s place on Bank Street, his brother who across from the towers had just arrived covered from head to toe in soot and toxic dust from the collpasing towers.

Later that afternoon, we went up to the rooftop of my friend’s apartment building and just watched the helicopters and listening to the neverending wailing of ambulances rushing back and froth between St Vincent’s Hospital which was just two blocks away.

And then one minute we’re staring at 7 World Trade Center and the next, we saw as it collapsed right in front of us as many of us just screamed in disbelief in unison with what seemed to be everyone else on rooftops who had just witnessed the same.

Eventually when the some subway lines reopened, I decided to make my way home to my parents. It was an arduos journey of taking trains that wouldn’t even leave me anywhere near home leaving me to walk several miles to my final destination.

When I got home, I collapsed into my mother’s arms in tears as she herself was crying. My father, who was a train operator on the 5 subway line, eventually made it home after being stuck in Brooklyn when the subways were shut down.

He had just pulled out of downtown on the 5 train that morning and when he pulled into Brooklyn, he was notified of what had just happened.

Who knows what would’ve happened had he been a few minutes behind.

These are the questions that lingered on many people’s minds.

If you didn’t live in NYC or were here, you will never comprehend 8:46AM on 9/11

You won’t understand what it feels like to spontaneously just cry your soul out.

You may have watched it on TV and read about it, saw the horrific images but if you didn’t live here or were in New York City when it happened, you cannot comprehend the trauma.

This isn’t to diminish your suffering.

This is simply a perspective; MY perspective on it during the past 23 years.

From hundreds of conversations (maybe thousands by now) with folks who weren’t near the areas or even region, I’ve been able to make this observation.

You just don’t really get it or comprehend the severity and magnitude of what we suffered that day.

We New Yorkers know with just a look and generally don’t need to put it into words.

Chances are you also don’t suffer from some sort of mental illness as a result whether it’s anxiety, depression, PTSD or any combination thereof.

I miss how we were so united afterwards. Sadly it only lasted for a brief moment.

Oh and never forget that people are still dying. Over 2,000 have died since 9/11 as a result of 9/11 related illnesses and over 10,000 first responders have been diagnosed with cancer.

And let us not also ever forget the innocent millions of civilians who lost their lives in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East as we were led by lies to retaliate against these countries in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Let us never forget the ensuing anti-Muslim hysteria that gripped the nation and the world that continues to have a lasting and damaging impact on their lives today.

Never forget any of it.

Now available: Truly affordable apartments in The Bronx starting at $465 a month

A new lottery has launched for brand new affordable housing in The Bronx via New York City’s Housing Connect portal.

The development, known as Belmont Cove, is located at 656 E 176th Street in the Tremont neighborhood of The Bronx, features amenities like a shared laundry room, bike storage lockers, a playground, a recreation room, an outdoor terrace, and even a storage room.

A rendering of Belmont Cove

Rents at Belmont Cove are truly affordable, at least for a portion of the units, compared to other recent offerings at Housing Connect in the past year that weren’t truly affordable, with rents starting as low as $465 a month for a studio, $591 for a 1 bedroom unit, $700 for a two-bedroom apartment, and $800 for a three-bedroom.

A breakdown of available units and income requirements are as follows (see website for full details and household size requirements):

30% of Area Median Income

  • $465 a month for a studio for households making $18,480-$37,290
  • $591 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $23,143-$41,940
  • $700 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $27,738-$50,310
  • $800 a month for 3 bedroom units for households making $32,023-$54,030

50% Area Median Income

  • 921 a month for studio units for households making $34,115-$62,150
  • $1,159 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $42,618-$69,900
  • $1,383 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $51,155-$83,850
  • $1,589 a month for 3 bedroom units for households making $59,075-$96,300

70% Area Median Income

  • $1345 a month for studio units for households making $48,652-$87,010
  • $1,689 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $60,789-$97,860
  • $2,018 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $72,926-$117,390
  • $2,323 a month for 3 bedroom units for households making $84,240-$134,820

Please note, for each unit, there are other requirements such as number of people per household and further income requirements based on household size so refer to the Housing Connect website for further details.

How to Apply

For those interested in applying, you have until October 21, 2024 and you can do so online or you can request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: 1465 Nelson Avenue, Suite A, Bronx, NY 10452

Remember, you can only apply ONCE and you may not apply both online and by mail. Applying more than once can and will disqualify you according to the lottery rules.

Also, please note: We are NOT connected with this or any other real estate developments and cannot assist you in obtaining an apartment so please do not contact us regarding these units.

Good luck to all who apply!

Scenes of love at Bronx Pride

Happy festival goers cheering on Egyptt LaBeija during her performance

This past Saturday, The Bronx celebrated its annual LGBTQIA+ pride festival at The Hub hosted by Destination Tomorrow, the borough’s official pride center.

The day started with a march that began on the Grand Concourse at 161st Street in front of Joyce Kilmer Park where Bronx artist Lovie Pignata painted a pride crosswalk thanks to the support of Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson.

Marchers lined up at the Bronx Pride Crosswalk on the Grand Concourse at 161st Street which was designed and painted by Bronx artist Lovie Pignata

Well before the crack of dawn, Lovie began to paint the pride crosswalk at 4AM to ensure it was ready for the march which kicked off from the site at noon.

While we were there documenting the painting of the crosswalk, the reaction of local residents was truly heart-warming and they had nothing but positive comments to say and were nothing but supportive.

A festival goer during Bronx Pride

Those positive sentiments from local residents continued as the march, which was led by several grand marshalls, including life-long Bronxite and host of BronxTalk, Gary Axelbank, South Bronx activist Clarisa Alayeto, and Bronx BP, Vanessa Gibson, down the Grand Concourse before turning on 149th Street and heading towards the Bronx Pride Festival at The Hub.

Once the marchers arrived at the festival, the day continued with dozens of performances from singers to spoken word, and, of course, drag queens doing their thing including icons like Egyptt LaBeija.

The Bronx Pride Festival is but just one of many pride celebrations that happen across The Bronx during pride season. Last weekend was the first ever Bronx Pride Pop-Up hosted the Southern Boulevard Business Improvement District, the Fordham BID, and the 161st Street BID at three different locations.

City Island, and Riverdale also had pride celebrations and of course there is the yearly Bronx Pride Festival and Health Fair at Crotona Park hosted by the “Queen of The Bronx”, Appolonia Cruz which will be held Saturday, July 20th from 11AM to 7PM.

Thanks to Destination Tomorrow and all who made Saturday a beautiful day to celebrate nothing but love in The Bronx.

Check out the Bronx Pride gallery below!

Massive fire sweeps through The Hub destroying six business including beloved Holland Textiles

Bystanders watching as the FDNY continued to ensure that the blaze was fully under control

MELROSE—A four alarm fire that started this morning around 5AM at a Dunkin’ Donuts quickly spread and destroyed five other businesses before the FDNY could get it under control.

The blaze and the resulting FDNY and NYPD response in the area closed off several blocks on Third Avenue between 153rd and 156th streets as crews worked to contain the fire.

The emergency response to the morning’s blaze closed off Third Avenue between 153rd and 156th streets for hours, diverting traffic, including buses.

Luckily, no casualties were reported nor were any injuries but unfortunately an entire strip of businesses have been wiped out including the beloved high-end African fabric store Holland Textiles.

When Holland Textiles opened up ten years ago, it was one of three in the world joined by its sister locations in London and Paris and customers from all across the African diaspora flocked to The Bronx to get some of the best African print fabrics money could by.

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Stepping into the store was always a joy, as it felt like wandering through a living exhibit of Africa’s rich colors and fabrics. These beautiful textiles would eventually transform into dresses and garments, bringing life and vibrancy to the diverse communities of The Bronx and beyond.

It’s truly a shame to lose such a special and unique store that was the only one of its kind not just in New York City but all of North America.

Some of the other business that were destroyed was a take out Chinese restaurant, a furniture store, a smoke shop, and an electronics store.

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The four-alarm blaze flooded the scene with dozens of firefighters

The damage to the building was so severe that you can see that the roof collapsed in some of the stores.

Hopefully some of these businesses can find spaces nearby and maybe the landlord can quickly rebuild and welcome them back but no word on what will become of the property has been mentioned.

Welcome2TheBronx Launches Mission-Driven Merchandise Brand to Support Local Community

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Over the past years, Welcome2TheBronx has been nurturing a dream—one that not only celebrates the vibrant culture and rich history of The Bronx but also gives back to the community that has given so much to us. Today, that dream becomes a reality with the launch of our highly anticipated merchandise brand.

Welcome2TheBronx is more than just a blog; it’s a platform that has consistently highlighted the beauty, resilience, and diversity of The Bronx. Now, with the introduction of our merchandise line, we’re taking our commitment to the community to the next level. The brand’s new collection includes a variety of items that reflect the unique spirit of The Bronx, from stylish apparel to eye-catching accessories.

The Bronx Latte Mug is a Bronx take on a New York City classic. The Bronx’s motto, ‘Ne Cede Malis (Yield not to evil) can be found on the back of the mug.

What sets Welcome2TheBronx’s merchandise apart is our mission-driven approach. Each month, 15% of the proceeds from merchandise sales will be donated to a local non-profit organization. This initiative ensures that every purchase directly supports the community, addressing crucial needs and fostering positive change. By prioritizing local non-profits, Welcome2TheBronx aims to provide ongoing support to initiatives that uplift and empower Bronx residents.

The Bronx Strong Tote is a sturdy bag with a list of Bronx neighborhoods on the back

Moreover, the brand is dedicated to collaboration and creativity, emphasizing partnerships with local artists. By working closely with Bronx-based creatives, Welcome2TheBronx will continuously introduce new and unique merchandise that captures the essence of the borough. These collaborations not only showcase the talent within the community but also ensure that the merchandise line remains fresh and authentically connected to The Bronx’s cultural landscape.

Launching this merchandise brand has been a labor of love. We’ve always wanted to create something that represents The Bronx and gives back to our community. Partnering with local artists and donating a portion of our proceeds to local non-profits allows us to do just that. We’re excited to see where this journey takes us and how it will positively impact The Bronx.

The Bronx Pride Unisex Tee

The debut collection is already generating buzz, with many eagerly anticipating the unique designs and community-focused mission. As Welcome2TheBronx embarks on this new chapter, our dedication to highlighting The Bronx’s strengths and addressing its challenges remains steadfast.

In a world where merchandise often serves as a mere transaction, Welcome2TheBronx is redefining the concept. Our brand isn’t just about selling products; it’s about celebrating a community, supporting local talent, and making a tangible difference. For those who have followed Welcome2TheBronx’s journey over the past 15 years, this launch is a testament to our unwavering passion for the borough and its people.

As the first wave of merchandise hits the market, the excitement is palpable. The Bronx is not just a location; it’s a way of life, and Welcome2TheBronx’s new merchandise brand embodies that sentiment in every piece.

Support The Bronx and its community by purchasing Welcome2TheBronx’s merchandise today. Here’s to celebrating The Bronx, one purchase at a time.

Housing lottery launches for brand new and truly affordable housing in The Bronx

Rendering of 1600 Grand Avenue/Via Housing Connect

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a truly affordable housing opportunity on New York City’s Housing Connect portal but that has finally changed.

A new housing lottery has been launched for 135 brand new residential units at 1600 Grand Avenue in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx with rents as low as $616 a month for one bedroom units.

Amenities at the new development include a gym, a media room, outdoor areas, a recreation room, children’s room, an outdoor terrace all of which is pretty much standard in many new affordable housing developments in the borough.

Due to the fact that the development is accepting incomes as low as 30% of the Area Median Income, starting rents are pretty low with monthly rents starting for one bedroom apartments at $616 and two-bedroom units at $728.

Rendering of a typical kitchen at 1600 Grand Avenue/Via Housing Connect

Breakdown of available units and income requirements are as follows (see website for full details and household size requirements):

30% AMI

  • $616 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $24,446-$41,940
  • $728 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $29,349-$50,310

40% AMI

  • $881 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $33,532-$55,920
  • $1,046 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $40,252-$67,080

50% AMI

  • $1,146 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $42,618-$69,900
  • $1,364 a month for 2 bedroom units for housholds making $51,155-$83,850

60% AMI

  • $1,682 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $62,058-$100,620

70%

  • $1,578 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $64,115-$111,840
  • $1,881 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $68,880-$117,390

80%

  • $1,773 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $64,115-$111,840
  • $2,066 a month for 2 bedroom units for housholds making $75,223-$134,160

Please note, for each unit, there are other requirements such as number of people per household and further income requirements based on household size so refer to the Housing Connect website for further details.

How to Apply

For those interested in applying, you have until February 13, 2024 and you can do so online or you can request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: Starhill Phase 1 c/0 Bronx Pro Group 1605 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Bronx, NY 10453

Remember, you can only apply ONCE and you may not apply both online and by mail. Applying more than once can and will disqualify you according to the lottery rules.

Also, please note: We are NOT connected with this or any other real estate developments and cannot assist you in obtaining an apartment so please do not contact us regarding these units.

Good luck to all who apply!