The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Haru Apartments, a seven-story residential building at 138-25 Barclay Avenue in Flushing, Queens. Designed by ND Architecture and Design and developed by Watermark Capital Group, the structure yields 48 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 15 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $87,429 to $198,250.
Amenities include a garage with electric vehicle charging stations, bike storage lockers, elevator, gym, business center, and a rooftop terrace. Residences come with washer and dryer, air conditioning, hardwood floors, patios or balconies, and name-brand kitchen appliances, countertops, and finishes. Tenants are responsible for electricity, including stove, heat, and hot water.
At 130 percent of the AMI, there is one studio with a monthly rent of $2,550 for incomes ranging from $87,429 to $146,900; six one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,650 for incomes ranging from $90,858 to $165,230; and eight two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $3,100 for incomes ranging from $106,286 to $198,250.
Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than April 24, 2024.
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I did not expect a Japanese building name. Flushing formerly had a sizeable Japanese population around 1980 with supermarkets and bookstores, but they eventually moved to Ft. Lee and Larchmont.
This is not affordable at all.