Nov. 19, 2020 By Allie Griffin
Forty-eight apartments in a newly constructed building in Long Island City are up for grabs through the city’s ‘affordable’ housing lottery — but only for those who make at least $73,920 a year.
The building is located at 45-57 Davis St. and includes a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The units cost upward of $2,156 a month through the lottery.
Residents must make 130 percent of the area median income to be eligible for the lottery.
There are 12 studio units available for $2,156 a month to households of one to two people who make between $73,920 and $118,300 combined annually.
There are 32 one-bedroom units available for $2,245 a month to households of one to three people who make between $76,972 and $133,120 combined annually.
There are 12 two-bedroom units available for $2,710 a month to households of two to five people who make between $92,915 and $159,640 combined annually.
Lastly, there is one three-bedroom unit available through the lottery for $3,122 a month to households of three to seven people who make between $107,040 and $183,300 combined annually.
A breakdown of the full income requirements is below.
The building offers residents a number amenities including a shared laundry room, dishwashers in unit, a gym, outdoor recreational space, an elevator and children’s playroom. Some units also have balconies.
Nearby transit includes the E, M, R, N and W trains.
In addition to monthly rent, tenants are responsible for paying for electricity, which includes the cost of heat and hot water.
The deadline to apply for the lottery is Jan. 19, 2021. Mailed-in applications must be postmarked by that date.
While the units are given out to eligible applicants through a lottery, some preference is given to applicants with vision, mobility and hearing disabilities.
Those eligible can apply to the housing lottery online here.
To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: Tax Solute Consulting C/O 45-75 Davis St Apts. 185 Marcy Ave Suite #3-3A, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
As a result of participating in the affordable housing lottery, the building owner will receive a tax break.
5 Comments
How is that affordable? Joke…
Don’t focus on the price of a studio apartment just to spark outrage – the headline should be $2245 for a 1 bedroom apartment in a brand new full service luxury building. If I were living in the typical western Queens walkup or 50+ year old elevator building and paying close to that anyway I’d jump at this opportunity.
In 2015 I jumped at an “affordable” $2000 studio in one of the two then new HPS hi-rises for the amenities, the views, the location and the rent stabilization. I had suffered with ever increasing rental hikes on a one bedroom in Bayside that was edging toward $2000 in leaps and bounds. I feel it was a smart choice for me overall.
$$2,200 for a studio is embarrassingly affordable
“affordable” -what a joke . 7 people in a three bed apartment…. come on.