A total of 17 affordable housing units up for grabs in Douglaston, with monthly rents ranging from $1,522-$3,753.
The units are part of a 5-story residential complex going up at 241-15 Northern Blvd. The development consists of 55 residences, with 38 of them at market rate.
A lottery has opened up by the city for the 17 affordable units. Three of them are studio, eight are one-bedroom and six are two-bedroom.
Each of the studio and one-bedroom units, along with five of the two-bedroom units, are for residents earning 80% of the area median income (AMI). The remaining affordable two-bedroom unit is for those earning 130% of the area median income.
The AMI for the studio units ranges from $54,755-$90,400, depending on the size of the household. The AMI for the one-bedroom units range from $58,595-$101,680. The two-bedroom units for residents earning 80% of the AMI ranges in AMI from $70,183-$122,000, while the other two-bedroom unit at 130% AMI ranges from $132,446-$183,560.
The studio units are meant for up to two people, the one-bedroom units for up to three people and the two-bedroom units for between two and five people.
Amenities include washers and dryers in the units, air conditioning, high-end kitchen appliances and countertops with finishes, charging outlets with USB ports, common area Wifi, garages, bike storage lockers, electric car charging stations, a gymnasium, a recreation a room, a rooftop terrace, security cameras, an elevator, an accessible entrance and a nearby path for jogging, walking or cycling. Additionally, the development is pet-friendly and situated near a dog park.
Prospective renters are required to meet the income and housing size requirements in order to apply. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by Feb. 12, 2024. For more information on the complex and to apply, click here.
