March 23, 2016 Staff Report

The application period for an affordable apartment in a Steinway Street complex opened yesterday.

The development, called Steinway Estates, is located at 19-80 Steinway Street and consists of 83 units. Twelve are studios, 36 are one bedrooms, 30 are two bedrooms and five are three-bedroom units.

The apartments will range from $895/month studios to $2,586/month three-bedrooms, with annual income requirements ranging from $32,023 for a single-person household to $130,260 for a six-person household.

Applicants can apply at NYC Housing Connect.

Residents who live in Queens Community Board 1, which covers Astoria, will get a preference for half of the units.

Applications are being accepted through May 23rd.