'Affordable' Harlem Apartments Require $90K Income

HARLEM, NY — A set of so-called "affordable" apartments were listed this month on the city's housing lottery, but families must take home upwards of $90,000 per year to even be eligible.

The six apartments are part of 320 West 135th St., a new building on the corner of St. Nicholas Avenue. They consist of three one-bedroom apartments and another three two-bedroom units.

All six apartments are now up for grabs on the city's housing lottery — but only for applicants who make at least 130 percent of the area median income. That equates to $90,858 for a single person, or up to $167,570 combined for a family of five.

Rent for the one-bedrooms is $2,650 per month, compared to $3,332 for the two-bedrooms.

People can apply online for the apartments on the Housing Connect website, or by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: 320 West 135th St C/O iAfford NY 141 Flushing Avenue Brooklyn Navy Yard Building #77 Brooklyn, NY 11205.

The deadline to apply is April 29.

Located right across the street from St. Nicholas Park, the building includes in-unit laundry and dishwashers, high-end kitchen appliances, bike storage and a rooftop terrace.