{"id":682445,"date":"2026-03-26T05:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/682445\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T05:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:37:26","slug":"ending-soon-snag-an-apartment-in-the-bronx-or-brooklyn-from-940-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/682445\/","title":{"rendered":"Ending soon: Snag an apartment in the Bronx or Brooklyn from $940\/Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a below-market apartment in New York City? Check out these three affordable housing lotteries in the Bronx and Brooklyn for a wide range of income levels from about $37,000 to $140,000. One lottery in Hunts Point will place applicants on a waiting list for current and future vacancies, while the others offer units in newly constructed apartments with modern amenities.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to know before the deadlines.<\/p>\n

THE BRONX<\/strong><\/p>\n

HUNTS POINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: NYC Housing Connect<\/p>\n

Peninsula Building 1B Waiting List<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Applications close:<\/strong> Apr. 3<\/p>\n

Eligible income:<\/strong> $37,041 \u2013 $140,000<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> 720 Tiffany St.<\/p>\n

Rent range:<\/strong><\/p>\n

$984 \u2013 $1,345 for a studio<\/p>\n

$1,177 \u2013 $1,638 for a one-bedroom<\/p>\n

$1,405 \u2013 $2,006 for a two-bedroom<\/p>\n

This waiting list<\/a> will lease a total of seven current and future vacancies at Peninsula 1B, which is near the 2, 5, 6 and C trains and multiple bus routes (Bx46, Bx19, Bx11, Bx27, Bx35, Bx6 and BX6-SBS).\u00a0<\/p>\n

The building was developed through the Extremely Low and Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) program<\/a>, which funds low-income multi-family rental projects where 80% of units are affordable for households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), at least 15% for formerly homeless New Yorkers, and up to 20% for moderate-income households.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The building is near the Hunts Point Recreation Center and Produce Market, as well as Soundview and St. Mary\u2019s Parks in either direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Amenities include a community room with a kitchenette, an outdoor terrace, bike storage room, children\u2019s playroom, laundry room and fitness room. The rent includes heat and hot water, but tenants are responsible for electricity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submit an online application<\/a> through NYC Housing Connect by Apr. 3.<\/p>\n

WEST FARMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bronx Park South<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: NYC Housing Connect<\/p>\n

Applications close:<\/strong> Apr. 3<\/p>\n

Eligible income:<\/strong> $39,155 \u2013 $140,000<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> 872 Bronx Park South<\/p>\n

Rent range:<\/strong><\/p>\n

$1,031 \u2013 $1,274 for a studio<\/p>\n

$1,300 \u2013 $2,211 for a one-bedroom<\/p>\n

$1,543 \u2013 $2,636 for a two-bedroom<\/p>\n

This lottery is for 53 affordable units at Bronx Park South, a new development across from the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. The building is accessible by the 2 and 5 trains at West Farms Square and bus connections to Fordham Road and the Metro-North.<\/p>\n

Amenities include free WIFI in common spaces, a community room and a card-operated laundry room. The building is smoke-free and has security cameras, bike storage lockers and an on-site resident manager.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Apartments include a refrigerator and electric stove. No pets are allowed, except for service animals. The rent includes heat and hot water, but tenants are responsible for electricity, including the electric stove.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Preference is given to New York City residents and special priority to residents of Bronx Community Board 6, city employees, veterans and applicants who need accessible units.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n