Real Estate
New Astoria 'Affordable' Apartments Require $79K Annual Income
The one-bedroom apartments cost $2,320 in monthly rent, and households must earn at least $79,000 to be eligible.
ASTORIA, QUEENS — A new batch of "affordable" apartments in Astoria comes with salary requirements starting at $79,000 a year, records show.
The city started accepting applications Monday for five new "affordable" apartments at 25-40 31st St., but only households earning between $79,543 and $124,930 are eligible to apply.
The five apartments are all one-bedroom units and cost $2,320 in monthly rent.
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The newly-constructed building offers a roof deck recreation area, parking and a bike room, but accessing those amenities requires an additional fee.
To apply online, visit nyc.gov/housingconnect. To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: 25-40 31st Street Apartments c/o Citi Habitats, 207 West 115th Street #32 New York, NY 10026 .
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