New York City, NY – A new affordable housing lottery is now open for Ray Harlem, a newly constructed apartment building in Central Harlem. Located at 2035 5th Avenue, just two blocks north of Marcus Garvey Park, Ray Harlem offers a chance for residents to apply for affordable apartments in a prime location in New York City.
Ray Harlem features 58 units, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The building provides a variety of amenities to make living comfortable, including an on-site laundry room, in-unit dishwashers, a gymnasium, and a 24-hour attended lobby for added security and convenience.
The building is listed on the NYC Housing Connect website, which is the official online portal for applying to affordable housing opportunities in New York City. This website is the main platform where New Yorkers can find and apply for affordable housing lotteries.
Applications for Ray Harlem are open until February 3, 2025. To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet certain income requirements. For studio apartments, the eligible income range is between $31,132 and $43,480 per year for a single person. For a two-bedroom apartment, the eligible income range increases to $218,010 per year for a family of five.
Rent for the apartments in Ray Harlem is affordable, with prices starting at $834 a month for a studio apartment for individuals earning up to $43,480 a year. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment can go as high as $3,643 a month for a family of five earning up to $218,010 a year.
This affordable housing lottery offers an important opportunity for those looking for quality housing in a central location in Harlem. With rents much lower than market rates for similar apartments in the area, this is a chance for many New Yorkers to secure a home in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
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Anyone interested in applying for an apartment at Ray Harlem can visit the NYC Housing Connect website to learn more and submit their application. The process is simple and straightforward, but applicants must meet the income and other eligibility requirements to be considered.
Ray Harlem represents a step toward addressing the affordable housing crisis in New York City by providing quality housing at affordable prices for those who need it most. If you’re interested, be sure to apply before the February 3, 2025 deadline
