New Construction Affordable Housing In Norwood and Longwood Applications Available; Deadlines Approaching

Several affordable housing buildings being constructed in The Bronx are still accepting applications online or via mail but don’t wait as deadlines are quickly approaching for the Norwood and Longwood developments.

Westchester Point at 899 Westchester Avenue
Westchester Point at 899 Westchester Avenue

 

Deadline February 25th, 2015:  Westchester Point, located at 899 Westchester Avenue features 140 “affordable” housing units for low to moderate income families with such amenities as a sun terrace, children’s playroom , and an outdoor courtyard.  Rents will range from as low as $494 for low income studios and $785 for middle income studios to $743 for low income 3 bedroom units and $1,175 middle income studious.  Income requirements range from $18,618 – $58,440 depending on size of household. Qualifications for this development are as follows:

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Webster Commons
Webster Commons

 

Deadline February 20, 2015:  Webster Commons A & B in Norwood at 3560 and 3580 Webster Avenue has a total of 201 “affordable” housing units for low and middle income households.  Rents will range from $845 for low income 1 bedroom units and $1,214 for 1 bedroom middle income units to 3 bedroom low income units at $1,179 to $1,692 for middle income 3 bedroom units.  Income requirements are from $30,686 – $97400 depending on household size.  Qualifications are as follows:

webstercommonDon’t forget you can apply by mail or online at HPD’s website.

 

Ed García Conde

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