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Port Morris: Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 304 East 134th Street

304 EAST 134TH Street in Port Morris, The Bronx
Image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units in a 7-story, residential building at 304 East 134th Street in the Port Morris section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

 

Designed by S. Wieder Architect, and developed by Joel Rubin under the East 134th Terrace LLC, the structure yields 22 residential units. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal of NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD) are 7 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $68,572 to $156,130.

304 EAST 134TH Street in Port Morris, The Bronx
Image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Residents will have access to parking, a gym, and a rooftop terrace, according to NYC Housing Connect. Units come equipped with washers and dryers, dishwashers, air conditioning, name-brand appliances, countertops, and finishes, and either a patio or balcony. Tenants are responsible for electricity including stove, heat, and hot water.

 

304 EAST 134TH Street in Port Morris, The Bronx
Image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

At 130 percent of the AMI, there are five one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $2,000, for incomes ranging from $68,572 to $156,130 and two one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $2,300, for incomes ranging from $78,858 to $156,130.

 

304 EAST 134TH Street in Port Morris, The Bronx
Image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

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 July 15, 2022.

 

THIS CHART HELPS residents understand the AMI income categories used by New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) to determine eligibility for affordable housing, which varies by household size.
Source: New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development

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

 

 

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