If living in the theater district is your thing, 28 middle-income apartments are up for grabs
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New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can now apply for 28 middle-income units at the Avalon Midtown West. The 41-story, 440-unit rental is located at the southeast corner of Eighth Avenue and 50th Street, so if living across from the Gershwin Theatre and swarms of “Wicked” fans doesn’t sound appealing this may be a pass. The available units range from $2,138/month studios to $2,993/month two-bedrooms. This may not sound immediately “affordable,” but market-rate apartments of that size are going for $3,329 and $5,827, meaning you’re actually getting close to a 50-percent discount.
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Though the location may be a bit hectic for some, it is convenient, with the C, E, and 1 trains less than a block away and the N, R, W nearby at 49th Street. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, outdoor terrace with seating and grills, lounge, and library. There’s also a Food Emporium in the base of the building.
Qualifying New Yorkers can apply for the affordable apartments at the Avalon Midtown West until December 31, 2018. Complete details on how to apply are available here (pdf). Questions regarding this offer must be referred to NYC’s Housing Connect department by dialing 311.
Use 6sqft’s map below to find even more ongoing housing lotteries.
If you don’t qualify for the housing lotteries mentioned, visit CityRealty.com’s no-fee rentals page for other apartment deals in the city. And find market-rate listings for the Avalon Midtown West here.