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.

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!