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A housing lottery for 17 affordable units at 2104 Ryer Ave. in the Tremont section of the Bronx is set to close on Thursday, May 22.
The 8-story building includes 55 residences, with 38 offered at market rate. The remaining 17 units are designated for applicants earning up to 130% of the area median income (AMI), with an asset cap of $201,890.
Studios account for four of the units set aside, with a monthly rent of $2,421. No more than two people are allowed to reside within each unit. The combined annual income for prospective renters in each of these units must add up to $90,103-$168,480.
Another four units are one-bedroom, and rent is $2,461 a month. Up to three people can live in each unit, as long as they combine to earn $93,772-$189,540 a year.
The last four units are two-bedroom. The monthly rent is $2,716 a month. As many as five people are permitted to live in the unit. The required annual household income for the two-bedroom units is $107,623-$227,500.
Each unit at 2104 Ryer Ave. has energy-efficient appliances, air-conditioning and high-end countertops and finishes. The building is pet-friendly and also features a shared laundry room, an elevator and covered on-site parking. Additional fees apply for the on-site parking. Tenants are responsible for electricity, including electric stove, heating and hot water.
The property provides residents with easy access to mass transportation. The 182nd Street-183rd Street and Tremont Avenue subway stations, which service the B and D trains, as well as the 183rd Street and Burnside Avenue stations, which each service the 4 train, are both located nearby. There are also bus stops in the area for the Bx1, Bx2, Bx40, Bx41, Bx42 and BxM4 lines.
Several schools can be found close to the property. Among the schools within close proximity to the property are the St. Simon Stock School, P.S. 163 Arthur A. Schomburg, X225 Theatre Arts Production Company School, P.S. 79: Creston Academy, the School for Environmental Citizenship and P.S./M.S. 279 Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr.
Those who intend to apply for housing at 2104 Ryer Ave. are required to meet the housing and income size requirements. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by May 22. Qualified applicants must meet additional selection criteria.
Those interested in applying for this housing lottery can do so online by clicking here. Applications can also be requested via mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to 28-15 23rd Ave., Astoria, NY 11105.
