Tag: affordable-housing

Affordable housing lottery opens in Astoria, rents start at $2,400 a month

Jan. 4, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A total of five affordable housing one-bedroom units in a five-story residential building are now available, with monthly rents starting at $2,400. Located at 21-27 30th Dr. in Astoria, the development features 14 units, with nine being market rate. A lottery is being held… Read more »

Lottery opens for ‘affordable apartments’ in Kew Gardens, 1-bedrooms to rent for $3,140

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Dec. 21, 2023 By Christian Murray It’s pitched as an affordable apartment in Queens, yet the rent for a one-bedroom is $3,140 a month. NYC Housing Connect has opened a lottery for 16 “affordable apartments” inside a new 8-story, 51-unit development in Kew Gardens. The building, located at 81-07 Kew Gardens Rd., has been developed by FBL Development, and includes a range of amenities, such as a gym and a rooftop terrace. The units are designated for residents whose income falls within 130% of the area median income (AMI). The range accommodates potential tenants with incomes spanning from $107,658 to…
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Queens borough president calls for more affordable housing as Rent Guidelines Board approves rent hikes for stabilized apartments

Jun. 22, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is calling on all levels of government to make affordable housing and the overall livability of New York City its top priorities after the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted on Wednesday, June 21, to authorize increases on rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.  Demonstrators…
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