Dempsey Apartments is now accepting applications for 79 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments under construction in 128 West 128th Street in Harlem for low and moderate income individuals and families.
Rents for these units will be $461 to $1087 depending on unit size and income.
To be eligible, applicants must have incomes between $17,589 to $55,140, depending on unit and family size. Applications will be selected by lottery. Applicants who submit more than one application will be disqualified. Preference will be given to New York City residents. Applicants residing in Community Board 10 will receive priority for 50% of the units. In addition, visually/hearing impaired applicants will receive priority for 2% of the units, applicants with mobility impairment will receive priority for 5% of the units, and applicants who are New York City municipal employees will receive preference for 5% of the units. Qualified Applicants will be required to meet income guidelines and additional selection criteria.
Applications must be requested by post card only from: Dempsey Apartments 303 Park Avenue South, PMB 1122, New York, NY 10010 or downloaded at www.phippsny.org/housing_app.html .
Completed applications must be returned by regular mail only (no priority, certified, express or overnight mail will be accepted) to a post office box listed on the application, and must be postmarked by May 2, 2011.