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One of the most famous landmarks in the Bronx is Yankee Stadium. At Yankee Stadium you can potentially see all kinds of feats of athletic prowess in the House that Ruth Built.

However, according to MLB, one of the rarest plays in baseball is the unassisted triple play. Because it’s not quite baseball season yet, no worries about seeing a “tp” tonight.

However, if you engage in the NYC Housing Connect process, one day soon you could be living in the Bronx and enjoying your new apartment.

I believe that you’re at the end of your apartment hunting drought. One of these triple play places is FOR YOU.

FIRST,

Go to the NYC Housing Connect website. There you will create your account by choosing a username and password. Then,

Complete Your Profile

Remember to update your profile each time your income or household information changes. Next,

Apply to Lotteries

YOU CAN ONLY BE SELECTED FOR LOTTERIES TO WHICH YOU APPLY. In the vein of the other NY lottery, “You gotta be in it to win it.” Different prize, same principle.

Selection and Eligibility Confirmation

Wait for selection: Applications are likely to take several months to process.

 Expect to be informed about your application status within two to ten months after the lottery deadline.

Confirm eligibility: If selected, you’ll need to confirm your eligibility and provide documents to show you qualify for

Sign a Lease

If you are matched to a specific unit, you may sign a lease.

PLEASE NOTE – MANY MORE units are available on the NYC Housing Connect website.

Do peruse the selection of available rentals and apply to any apartment for which you believe you qualify.

To reiterate – Remember to create an account and then log into the NYC Housing Connect portal to submit an application.

1351 Jerome Avenue Apartments

Deadline to apply March 31, 2025

1351 Plaza Drive, BX, NY 10452

98 Units Available  

Eligible Income: $33,498 – $181,740

Household Size: 1 – 5

First up – the Jerome Avenue Apartments, are, in fact, located on Plaza Drive just a few feet away from Jerome Ave.

Also, these apartments are a couple of subway stops away from Yankee Stadium; If you like walking, the ball park is a completely walkable destination.

Placed in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the Bronx, eateries, shopping, people watching, highways, mass transit and relaxation are all near this prime location.

NYC Housing Connect reports, “The following amenities are available to all tenants: high-end countertops, and finishes, high-end kitchen appliances, intercommunion devices, smoke-free, package lockers, storage.”

While a shared laundry room is also available, fees apply. In addition, according to Housing Connect, tenants are responsible for electricity, including electric stove and electric heat.

A percentage of units are set aside for:

• 5% Mobility

• 2% Vision/Hearing

Preference for a percentage of units goes to:

• 20% Community Board Resident (Bronx Community Board 4)

• 5% NYC Employees

Geel Webster Avenue Apartments  Deadline to apply April 7, 2025

3095 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

45 Units Available  

Eligible Income: $26,229 – $100,620

Household Size: 1 – 5

The Bronx is continuing a process of revival. New apartment buildings in the Bronx available through Housing Connect is one piece of evidence of that renewal.

The Geel Webster Avenue Apartment building is located near reliable transportation and the historic Woodlawn Cemetery. You know, in case you wondered about the neighbors’ noise level.

Another element that I like about this building is that Geel Webster is low – income friendly.

Tenants are responsible for electricity including electric stove. Rent includes heat and hot water.

Amenities include:

• Shared laundry room
• Energy-efficient appliances
• Playground
• Outdoor areas
• Close to schools
• Security cameras
• Security guard
• Elevator among other amenities

Whitlock Point Phase 1

Deadline to apply April 7, 2025

1001 Whitlock Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

222 Units Available  

Eligible Income: $19,372 – $154,080

Household Size: 1 – 7

This building has at least a couple of really amazing things going for it:

• it is large – family friendly having the capacity for groups of up to 7 persons;
• it is also extremely low-income friendly.

From what I’ve seen, this is a rarity in the Housing Connect eco-system! Many in NYC have a need for both larger units and for this income range with few available options.

This building is being constructed through the Extremely Low and Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) Program of the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC)

Housing Connect

WPP1 is a smoke-free, accessible building with elevator. The building has 24-hour surveillance. Please note – tenants are responsible for electricity, which includes electric cooking and cooling. Heat is paid by landlord.

Amenities include:

• Pet-friendly,
• Covered parking,
• Assigned parking spaces,
• Bike storage lockers,
• Shared laundry room,
• Energy-efficient appliances,
• Air-conditioning among other amenities