Morris Heights

Construction is complete on Starhill Phase I, a $189 million affordable housing development at 1600 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. Developed by Bronx Pro and Services for the UnderServed, the project includes 326 affordable apartments, with 200 units designated as supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Starhill Phase I aligns with Governor Kathy Hochul’s $25 billion five-year housing plan and contributes to the 9,200 affordable homes financed in The Bronx under her administration.

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1840 Harrison Avenue, a seven-story residential building in Morris Heights, The Bronx. Designed by Sander Williams Architect and Yoel Kahan in HSK Management Inc., the structure yields 53 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 53 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $72,000 to $167,570.

A former family shelter at 1605 Nelson Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx is set to be transformed into 129 units of permanent supportive housing under a new initiative by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Department of Social Services (DSS). BronxWorks, in partnership with Slate Property Group, has been selected to lead the redevelopment, the first designation under HPD’s 2023 Supportive Housing Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 62-66 West Tremont Avenue, a six-story mixed-use building in Morris Heights, The Bronx. Built in 1926, the structure yields 86 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 67 units for residents at 50 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $0 to $134,820.