{"id":315215,"date":"2026-08-06T14:38:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315215\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:38:49","slug":"777-apartments-this-new-nyc-housing-lottery-just-opened-for-169-brand-new-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315215\/","title":{"rendered":"$777 apartments? This new NYC housing lottery just opened for 169 brand-new homes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"$777<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource \/ NYC Housing Connect<\/p>\n

A massive new housing lottery has just launched in the West Bronx, offering 169 brand-new units to low- and middle-income residents.<\/p>\n

Starhill Phase II is a newly constructed 169-unit residential development located at 51 Featherbed Lane in the historic Morris Heights neighborhood. With monthly rents kicking off at an astonishing $777 per month and covering heat and hot water, this development opens doors for household incomes ranging from $30,446 up to $126,240.<\/p>\n

Applications are officially live, but the clock is ticking: you must submit your application by September 8, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Modern Bronx living: Inside Starhill Phase II<\/p>\n

Situated within walking distance of public parks, vibrant dining options, and local shopping hubs, the building is exceptionally transit-friendly\u2014giving residents easy access to the 4 train as well as the Bx3, Bx18A, Bx18B, and Bx36 bus lines.<\/p>\n

Shareholders and tenants enjoy a robust suite of on-site perks:<\/p>\n

Outdoor & Leisure: A beautifully landscaped terrace, rear yard, and a dedicated resident lounge for socializing.<\/p>\n

Convenience & Tech: Free in-unit broadband Wi-Fi, card-operated communal laundry facilities, elevator service, and bike storage lockers.<\/p>\n

Interiors: Hardwood floors, energy-efficient appliances, and online portals for easy rent payments and maintenance requests.<\/p>\n

Safety & Accessibility: 24\/7 security cameras, security guard presence, intercommunication system, on-site superintendent, and fully accessible building entrances.<\/p>\n

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The lottery at Starhill Phase II spans three distinct Area Median Income (AMI) tiers: 40% AMI, 50% AMI, and 60% AMI.<\/p>\n

Because rent is heavily subsidized based on income tier, smaller households making under $50k can secure studios for $777 or 1-bedrooms for $980, while larger families earning up to six figures can access spacious 2- and 3-bedroom layouts.<\/p>\n

\"\"Source \/ NYC Housing Connect<\/p>\n

To ensure your submission is valid before the September 8, 2026 cutoff, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Verify your qualifications. Double-check that your total annual household income and total number of occupants fall strictly between the minimums and maximums outlined in the tables above.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Submit online (Recommended). Log into your account on the official NYC Housing Connect portal (housingconnect.nyc.gov) and apply digitally to Starhill Phase II before the deadline.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Mail option. If submitting by mail, request a paper form by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Starhill Phase II c\/o Bronx Pro Group, 1605 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bronx, NY 10453.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Avoid disqualification. Submit only one application per household. Sending both a digital entry and a paper form will result in automatic disqualification.<\/p>\n

Once the application window closes, a random computer lottery will assign rank numbers to determine candidate review order. If your log number is reached, management will invite you to submit income verification documents!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Source \/ NYC Housing Connect A massive new housing lottery has just launched in the West Bronx, offering…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":315216,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[128,9,24,63,129,131,130],"class_list":["post-315215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-the-bronx","tag-bronx","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-the-bronx","tag-the-bronx-headlines","tag-the-bronx-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315215","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=315215"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315215\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/315216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=315215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=315215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=315215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}