Apply now for brand new affordable apartments as low as $617 for a 1 bedroom in Mott Haven

A brand new development in the Mott Haven is now accepting applications for affordable apartments.

Located at 405 E 146th Street at Willis Avenue, Betances VI Family Apartments was constructed on NYCHA property that is part of the 1,000 plus unit Betances Houses of Mott Haven and replaced an underutilized 1 story commercial building was demolished to make way for the 15 story, 103 unit residential building.

405 E 146th Street aka Betances VI Family ApartmentsPhoto byEd Garcia Conde/Welcome2TheBronx

Because it was constructed on NYCHA land, the development gives a preference to applicants from within NYCHA and also has several units set aside for those who qualify for Section 8 as well as offering a number of units with deep affordability.

The development is also located just a few short blocks from The Hub and the 2 and 5 subway stop at 3rd Avenue and 149th Street as well as the many bus lines that serve the immediate area.

Besides the typical amenities of shared laundry rooms and on-site security guard, Betances VI offers residents a community center, a children's playroom, green spaces which include an outdoor terrace, and a bike storage locker room.

Available apartments range from one bedroom units as low as $617 a month to two-bedroom apartments at $728 a month for qualifying households making 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI). There are also one, two, and three bedroom apartments available for households that qualify for Section 8. The rent for such units are set at 30% of the household income and will vary per household.

Betances VI Family Apartments is just a couple of blocks from The HubPhoto byEd Garcia Conde/Welcome2TheBronx

Breakdown of available units and income requirements are as follows (see website for full details and household size requirements):

30%

• $617 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $24,515-$38,130
• $728 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $29,383-$45,750
• $672 a month for 3 bedroom units for households making $27,703-$49,650

40%

• $882 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $33,600-$50,840
• $1,046 a month for 2 bedroom units for households making $40,286-$61,000
• $1,197 a month for 3 bedroom units for households making $46,560-$70,040

50%

• $1,146 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $42,652-$63,550
• $1,364 a month for 2 bedroom units for housholds making $51,189-$76,250
• $1,564 a month for 3 bedroom units for households making $59,143-$87,550

405 E 146th Street was constructed on the site of a single story commercial building that was owned by NYCHA that was mostly vacant.Photo byEd Garcia Conde/Welcome2TheBronx

70%

• $1,676 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $60,823-$88,970
• $1,999 a month for 2 bedroom units for housholds making $72,960-$106,750

80%

• $1,941 a month for 1 bedroom units for households making $69,909-$101,680
• $2,317 a month for 2 bedroom units for housholds making $83,863-$122,000
• $2,655 a month for 3 bedroom units for households making $96,549-$140,080

Please note, for each unit, there are other requirements such as number of people per household and further income requirements based on household size so refer to the Housing Connect website for further details.

How to Apply

For those interested in applying, you have until February 13, 2024 and you can do so online or you can request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to: Betances VI Family Apartments c/o Lemle & Wolff, Inc. 5925 BROADWAY, BRONX, NY 10463

Remember, you can only apply ONCE and you may not apply both online and by mail. Applying more than once can and will disqualify you according to the lottery rules.

5% of units are set aside for individuals with mobility issues and 2% for those with vision and/or hearing impairments. 50% preference for residents of Community Board 1 (to see which community board you live in, click here), and 5% for New York City employees, and 25% for current NYCHA residents.

Also, please note: We are NOT connected with this or any other real estate developments and cannot assist you in obtaining an apartment so please do not contact us regarding these units.

Good luck to all who apply!