Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for The Bishop Rene Valero Senior Residence in Astoria, Queens

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Bishop Rene Valero Senior Residence, a six-story mixed-use building at 23-11 31st Road in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Dattner Architects and developed by Catholic Charities, the structure yields 102 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 35 units for residents at 40 to 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $0 to $53,700.

The Bishop Rene Valero Senior Residence in Astoria, Queens

The Bishop Rene Valero Senior Residence in Astoria, Queens

Amenities include pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, common area Wi-Fi, an elevator, senior center, and an on-site resident manager. Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services will operate the on-site supportive services, which include daily hot meals, educational forums, fitness classes, senior case management, and referral services.

The Bishop Rene Valero Senior Residence in Astoria, Queens

The Bishop Rene Valero Senior Residence in Astoria, Queens

At 40 percent of the AMI, there is one studio with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $38,200 and four one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $42,960. At 50 percent of the AMI, there are three studios with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $47,750 and 27 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $0 for incomes ranging from $0 to $53,700.

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than June 15, 2022.

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