1985 Jerome Avenue, Morris Heights: 28 Affordable Apartments on Housing Connect From $761 a Month

Published October 23, 202622 min readBy VoucherMatch Editorial Team

Quick answer1985 Jerome Avenue is a new 13-story building in Morris Heights, the Bronx, with 110 apartments, per its permit. NYC Housing Connect advertised 28 of them at $761 to $1,762 a month, at 40%, 60% and 80% AMI. Applications were due May 18, 2026. As of October 21, 2026, no newer listing is open. Every lottery rent is under the 2026 CityFHEPS limit.

Last checked: October 21, 2026, against the Housing Connect listing for lottery 7405, its rent table and the site's open-lottery search, the Housing Connect FAQ, CityFHEPS form DSS-8r, Department of Buildings job X00735128 and its related filings, the certificate of occupancy records, HPD's production data (project 72782), the City's lottery data, PLUTO, ACRIS records for Bronx block 2863, lot 50, HPD's pages on the Inclusionary Housing Program and 421-a, HPD's applying guide, Reside New York's property page, New York YIMBY's reports from 2026 and 2022, and the MTA's station data. How VoucherMatch reports these guides and corrects errors: how we report.

1985 Jerome Avenue in numbers

28apartments in the Housing Connect lottery
$761the lowest monthly rent, for a one-bedroom
$1,762the highest monthly rent, for a one-bedroom
110apartments in the building, in the permit, PLUTO and HPD's data
13stories, in the permit and PLUTO
May 18, 2026the application deadline

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7405, read October 21, 2026; Department of Buildings job X00735128; PLUTO; HPD project 72782.

Words used in this report

Area median income (AMI)The middle income for the area, adjusted for household size. A lottery apartment "at 60% AMI" is for households earning up to about 60% of it. The agency's income chart turns each level into dollar limits.
Minimum incomeThe lowest yearly income the listing accepts for an apartment, so the rent is not too large a share of income. Housing Connect does not apply it to households with a voucher or rental subsidy.
Lottery (NYC Housing Connect)Every complete application gets a random log number. The marketing agent works through applications in log-number order within each preference group, so applying early does not help.
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Rental help run by a housing authority. You find a home, and the agency checks the unit, rent and your household before it approves payment.
CityFHEPS (New York City)The City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement: a City-funded rent supplement that the Department of Social Services (DSS) pays straight to the landlord.
Payment standard (the CityFHEPS maximum in this report)An amount the agency uses to work out housing assistance for a unit size and area. It does not mean that any home at that rent will be approved.
Utility allowanceThe agency's estimate of the cost of utilities you must pay. It is not a promise to pay your actual bills.
FMR and SAFMRHUD rent estimates for an area (Fair Market Rent) or ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rent). They include rent and most tenant-paid utilities. Your agency may use a different payment standard.
Certificate of occupancyThe Department of Buildings' sign-off that a building, or part of it, can be lived in.

Photograph from a raised subway platform on a gray, rainy day, looking down a wet avenue lined with five- and six-story apartment buildings, shops and bare trees, with a city bus, parked cars and a few people with umbrellas, green railings and track in the foreground, and a building wrapped in black scaffolding netting at right — Burnside Avenue seen from the Burnside Av station on the 4 train in December 2012. The station is about 0.1 miles in a straight line from 1985 Jerome Avenue, which is not shown. Photo: Downtowngal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Photo: Downtowngal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (Commons 3840 x 1314 rendition of the 9128 x 3123 panorama; cropped to 16:9 (2336 x 1314, x 1136 to 3472) and reduced to 1600 x 900 (0.68 times)).

What Is Being Built at 1985 Jerome Avenue

1985 Jerome Avenue is a 13-story building with 110 apartments and commercial space, per its permit. The site was a parking lot, per YIMBY and a 2022 demolition filing.

Names: Housing Connect calls it "1985 Jerome Avenue Apartments". HPD's data calls the project "1985 JEROME AVENUE_MIH72434".
Permit: new building job X00735128 lists 13 stories, 125 feet and 110 dwelling units. It was filed May 16, 2022, and approved February 17, 2023.
What the permit says: "PROPOSED 13 STORY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING".
Floor area: 91,222 square feet on the main filing, and 88,045 square feet on several later filings and in PLUTO.
The old site: a 2022 demolition filing describes a "PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH" of about 5 by 10 feet.
Owner: the permit names YED LLC. PLUTO and a 2022 deed in ACRIS name 1985J LLC.
Architect: the permit's applicant is ARC Architecture + Design Studio.

1985 Jerome Avenue, from first filing to lottery

December 11, 2018an earlier owner, Malka Assets LLC, files to "CONSTRUCT NEW 101 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING". Its last status is "PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED", April 16, 2019.
March 31, 2022a deed moves the lot from Malka Assets LLC to 1985J LLC, per ACRIS.
May 16, 2022the current new building job is filed.
June 10, 2022a filing for a "Limited Foundation Element for 421a purposes" is made.
February 17, 2023the new building job is approved.
June 2, 2023a declaration between 1985J LLC and HPD is signed, per ACRIS. HPD's data gives the same date as the project start.
August 26, 2024the first permit date on the main new building filing.
March 18, 2026the Housing Connect lottery opens, per the City's lottery data.
May 18, 2026applications are due.

What it means: no certificate of occupancy for the building was in the City's certificate data on October 21, 2026.

Source: Department of Buildings jobs X00735128, X00755557, 220673126 and 220747100; ACRIS; HPD project 72782; the City's lottery data.

Where the sources differ on the building

Sizethe permit and PLUTO say 13 stories and 110 apartments. YIMBY wrote in May 2022 of "a seven-story mixed-use building" with "56 residences", 70 feet tall. Its March 2026 lottery story repeats seven stories and 56 residences.
Floor area91,222 or 88,045 square feet in city records. YIMBY reported 41,759 square feet in 2022.
OwnerYED LLC on the permit, 1985J LLC in PLUTO and ACRIS. YIMBY wrote that the building was "developed by" an owner "under the Yed LLC".

What it means: YIMBY's 2022 story ran four days after the first filing. No page opened explains the gap in size.

Source: the filings and articles named.

A separate lottery nearby: La Olazul, 1940 Jerome Avenue

What it isLa Olazul, Housing Connect lottery 7220, with 37 apartments at 60% AMI, due May 8, 2026.
Why it is separatea different block (2853), owner, architect, HPD project (73353 against 72782) and financing. The two listings' map points are about 0.13 miles apart, by VoucherMatch's measurement.

What it means: each building had its own lottery.

Source: Housing Connect listings for lotteries 7220 and 7405; Department of Buildings, ACRIS and HPD records.

The Programs the Listing Names

The listing says the building "is being constructed through the Inclusionary Housing Program and is anticipated to receive a Tax Exemption through the 421a Tax Incentive program of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development."

The two programs in HPD's words

Inclusionary HousingHPD says the program "is designed to promote and preserve affordable housing where zoning has been modified to encourage new development."
421-aHPD's page opens: "The 421-a Tax Incentive is a partial tax exemption for new multiple dwellings."
What no record sayswhich 421-a program or which Inclusionary Housing option the building uses. The listing names neither.

What it means: HPD's 421-a page covers more than one program, each with its own rules, so this report quotes only its opening line.

Source: Housing Connect listing; HPD's Inclusionary Housing and 421-a pages.

Where 1985 Jerome Avenue Is: Morris Heights, the Bronx, ZIP 10453

The building is on Jerome Avenue in ZIP code 10453, which the listing calls Morris Heights. It is in Bronx Community District 5 and City Council District 14.

The location in the records

The lotBronx block 2863, lot 50. PLUTO lists a 10,834-square-foot lot in a C4-4D zoning district.
Neighborhoodthe listing says "the heart of the Morris Heights neighborhood". The permit's area field reads "University Heights (South)-Morris Heights".
Cross streetsYIMBY wrote in 2022 that the lot is "between West Burnside Avenue and West Tremont Avenue".
Nearby, per the listingMount Hope Garden, Richman (Echo) Park, P.S. 109 Sedgwick and P.S. 204 Morris Heights.

What it means: ZIP code 10453 appears in the listing, the permit, HPD's data and PLUTO.

Source: the records named.

Subway stations nearest 1985 Jerome Avenue
Station	Lines	Distance	Step-free
Burnside Av	4	about 0.1 miles	No
Tremont Av	B, D	about 0.2 miles	Yes
176 St	4	about 0.3 miles	No
183 St	4	about 0.5 miles	No
174-175 Sts	B, D	about 0.5 miles	No
182-183 Sts	B, D	about 0.5 miles	No
Mt Eden Av	4	about 0.6 miles	No

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What it means: the listing also names the Tremont Metro-North station, about 0.6 miles away, and 207th St on the 1, about 1 mile away.

Source: the MTA's station data; straight-line distances by VoucherMatch from the listing's map point, so the walk is longer.

Photograph at night of an elevated subway platform with a sign reading 176 Street, green steel columns, white wall panels, a few people waiting or walking, and a large overhead sign reading Manhattan and Brooklyn via Lexington Av Express on the 4 line — The 176 St station on the 4 train in November 2016, about 0.3 miles in a straight line from 1985 Jerome Avenue. Photo: Michael Thuemmler, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Photo: Michael Thuemmler, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (Commons 3840 x 2160 rendition of the 5520 x 3105 original (already 16:9), reduced to 1600 x 900).

Along the lines: see voucher apartments near the 4 train and the D train.

Photograph of an underground subway platform with red steel columns, a yellow textured platform edge, a wooden bench, a subway map and a silver train stopped at the far platform, with a sign reading Tremont at top right — The Tremont Av station on the B and D trains in September 2013, about 0.2 miles in a straight line from 1985 Jerome Avenue and the only one of the nearest stations the MTA lists as step-free. Photo: squirrel83, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Photo: squirrel83, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (Commons 3840 x 2880 rendition of the 4320 x 3240 original; cropped to 16:9 (3840 x 2160, rows 360 to 2520) and reduced to 1600 x 900).

28 Lottery Apartments at Three Income Levels

The 28 apartments were split across three income levels. There were 22 one-bedrooms and six two-bedrooms, and no studios.

The 28 Housing Connect apartments at 1985 Jerome Avenue, by income level (count)

One-bedroomsTwo-bedrooms

40% AMI

60% AMI

80% AMI

View the data table

Income level	One-bedrooms	Two-bedrooms
40% AMI	7	4
60% AMI	9	2
80% AMI	6	0

What it means: 11 apartments at 40% AMI, 11 at 60% and 6 at 80%.

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7405, read October 21, 2026.

Watch outthe records count the income levels in different ways. HPD's data lists 9 "very low income" and 19 "low income" apartments. The City's lottery data lists 11 and 17. The listing's own rows are in the chart above.

Rents and Income Ranges in the Housing Connect Listing for 1985 Jerome Avenue

Rents run from $761 to $1,762 a month. One to five people could apply, earning $35,692 to $122,160 a year, depending on the apartment.

Rents and income ranges at 1985 Jerome Avenue, by apartment type
Apartment	Rent	Household	Yearly income
One-bedroom, 40% AMI (5)	$761	1 to 3 people	$35,692 to $61,080
One-bedroom, 40% AMI (2)	$941	1 to 3 people	$41,863 to $61,080
Two-bedroom, 40% AMI (4)	$833	2 to 5 people	$42,549 to $73,280
One-bedroom, 60% AMI (6)	$1,261	1 to 3 people	$52,835 to $91,620
One-bedroom, 60% AMI (3)	$1,548	1 to 3 people	$62,675 to $91,620
Two-bedroom, 60% AMI (2)	$1,433	2 to 5 people	$63,120 to $109,920
One-bedroom, 80% AMI (6)	$1,762	1 to 3 people	$70,012 to $122,160

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What it means: at 40% and 60% AMI, the two-bedroom rents are lower than some one-bedroom rents. The listing does not say why.

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7405, read October 21, 2026; the number of apartments is in brackets.

Maximum yearly income by household size at 1985 Jerome Avenue
Household	40% AMI	60% AMI	80% AMI
1 person	$47,520	$71,280	$95,040
2 people	$54,280	$81,420	$108,560
3 people	$61,080	$91,620	$122,160
4 people	$67,840	$101,760	none
5 people	$73,280	$109,920	none

What it means: four or five people fit only the two-bedrooms, and none are at 80% AMI.

Source: Housing Connect listing.

The gaps a household could fall into

Under $35,692below every minimum, unless the household has a voucher or rental subsidy.
One person, $47,521 to $52,834above the 40% limit and below the 60% minimum, so no apartment fits.
One person above $95,040above every limit.
Four or five people under $42,549below the two-bedroom minimum.
Six or more peopleno apartment. The two-bedrooms stop at five.
Asset limits$67,840 at 40% AMI, $101,760 at 60% and $135,680 at 80%.

What it means: the FAQ sets the asset limit at "the maximum income limit for a four (4)-person household" at each AMI level.

Source: Housing Connect listing and rent table; gaps by VoucherMatch from the listing's own ranges.

Watch outother pages printed other income figures. YIMBY, on March 21, 2026, gave lower top limits, such as $58,320 for the $761 one-bedrooms and $116,640 at 80% AMI. Reside New York's page says "Household Size 1-3" and "Required Income $35,486-$116,640". The listing shows the figures above on October 21, 2026. Ask the hotline if in doubt.

Which Rents a CityFHEPS or Section 8 Voucher Reaches

All seven rents are under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximums. The highest, $1,762 for a one-bedroom, is $972 under the $2,734 maximum.

This was a city lottery on NYC Housing Connect. The Housing Connect FAQ says: "Minimum income requirements do not apply if you have a voucher or a rental subsidy. However, rent should be within maximum limits allowed by your voucher or rental assistance program."

Monthly rent at 1985 Jerome Avenue against the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum, in dollars

Lowest rentHighest rent2026 maximum

One-bedroom, 40% AMI

$761

$941

$2,734

One-bedroom, 60% AMI

$1,261

$1,548

$2,734

One-bedroom, 80% AMI

$1,762

$2,734

Two-bedroom, 40% AMI

$833

$2,997

Two-bedroom, 60% AMI

$1,433

$2,997

View the data table

Apartment	Lowest rent	Highest rent	2026 maximum
One-bedroom, 40% AMI	$761	$941	$2,734
One-bedroom, 60% AMI	$1,261	$1,548	$2,734
One-bedroom, 80% AMI	$1,762	$1,762	$2,734
Two-bedroom, 40% AMI	$833	$833	$2,997
Two-bedroom, 60% AMI	$1,433	$1,433	$2,997

What it means: the $1,433 two-bedroom is $1,564 under its maximum, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic.

Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing; maximums from DSS-8r, effective April 1, 2026, which gives maximums "if all utilities are included in the lease".

Watch outthe listing says "Tenants is responsible for electricity, including electric stove, hot water and heat." The matching 2026 DSS-8r lines are "Electric with Cooking Range" and "Total (Electric Heat & Hot Water)". Together they are $232 for a one-bedroom and $305 for a two-bedroom. Taken off, the maximums become $2,502 and $2,692, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic. Every rent stays under. DSS decides which lines apply.

Section 8: the FAQ names "Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HPD or NYCHA)" among accepted subsidies. See the New York City Housing Authority page and Section 8 payment standards in NYC for 2026.
Guides: Section 8 utility allowances in NYC and CityFHEPS vs Section 8.

How the Rents Compare With HUD's Figures for ZIP Code 10453

Every lottery rent is below HUD's fiscal year 2027 figure for ZIP code 10453. The top rent, $1,762, is $628 below the $2,390 one-bedroom figure.

Monthly rent at 1985 Jerome Avenue against HUD's fiscal year 2027 fair market rent for ZIP code 10453, in dollars

Lowest rentHighest rentHUD figure, ZIP 10453

One-bedroom

$761

$1,762

$2,390

Two-bedroom

$833

$1,433

$2,620

View the data table

Apartment	Lowest rent	Highest rent	HUD figure, ZIP 10453
One-bedroom	$761	$1,762	$2,390
Two-bedroom	$833	$1,433	$2,620

What it means: the $761 one-bedroom is $1,629 below HUD's figure, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic. HUD's figure includes most utilities, and tenants here pay electricity, heat and hot water.

Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing; HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, in effect since October 1, 2026.

Apartments nearby: see voucher apartments in ZIP 10453, one-bedroom Section 8 apartments in the Bronx and two-bedroom Section 8 apartments in the Bronx.

How 1985 Jerome Avenue Was Financed

No record opened names a lender or a loan for the building. ACRIS showed no mortgage on the lot on October 21, 2026.

What property records show

The 2022 deedMalka Assets LLC to 1985J LLC, dated March 31, 2022, with a stated amount of $0.00.
The 2023 declarationbetween 1985J LLC and HPD, dated June 2, 2023, recorded June 13, 2023.
The tax benefitthe listing says the building "is anticipated to receive" a 421-a exemption. No record opened says it has.

What it means: Reside New York or HPD's Inclusionary Housing office can say more; HPD's page gives inclusionary@hpd.nyc.gov.

Source: ACRIS, Bronx block 2863, lot 50; Housing Connect listing.

Preferences, Building Features and Fees at 1985 Jerome Avenue

The listing set aside apartments for people with disabilities and gave preference to Bronx Community Board 5 residents and to City workers and veterans. Tenants pay electricity, heat and hot water.

Preferences in the listing

Mobility disability5% of apartments.
Vision or hearing disability2%.
"Community Board Resident (Bronx CB 05)"20%.
"Municipal Employee/ Military Veteran"10%.

What it means: the FAQ says the community preference covers "current residents of the Community District or Community Board (CB) in which the property is located".

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7405; the City's lottery data.

What the building has: listed, extra cost and not stated

Extra cost"outdoor terrace*, backyard*, rooftop terrace*, bike storage lockers*, shared laundry room*", with "(*additional fees apply)".
Listed with no fee mark"virtual doorman, gated access, and an accessible entrance".
In the apartments"split-unit heating and cooling, charging outlets with USB ports", and ready for "high-speed internet and cable or satellite TV".
Utilitiestenants pay electricity, "including electric stove, hot water and heat".
Fees to applythe listing's field for deposits or application fees is set to no.
Not statedfee amounts, pets, apartment sizes and bathrooms. One sentence breaks off at "For your convenience, the pro".

What it means: ask before you sign which shared spaces carry a fee and how much.

Source: Housing Connect listing.

Watch out, October 21, 2026VoucherMatch left out all nine listing photos. The exterior image shows the building behind a wide paved plaza with no overhead train tracks in view. The MTA lists the nearest 4 stations, on its Jerome Av line, as built above the street. So the set could not be confirmed as unaltered photos of this building. The pictures in this report show the area, not the building.

What Happens After the Housing Connect Lottery and Where Openings Are Posted

Applications for the 28 apartments were due May 18, 2026. On the City's lottery data, last updated October 5, 2026, the lottery's status is "Tenant Selection".

How the 28 apartments are filled

1Log numbers"Within a few weeks after the lottery application deadline, Housing Connect randomly assigns log numbers".
2Review"The developer reviews them in log number order (starting with those who meet preference categories) and contacts applicants."
3TimingHPD's guide says "You may hear about the status of your application within two to twelve months after the deadline."
4No replythe guide adds that "you may not be contacted, even if you could have qualified."

What it means: the lottery data does not say how many apartments are leased.

Source: step one from the Housing Connect FAQ; steps two to four from HPD's applying guide.

Photograph of a green elevated subway structure over a street, with a red-roofed staircase leading up to a sign reading Mt Eden Av Station and a 4 symbol, stop and one-way signs at left, parked cars, two people on the sidewalk and a fast-food sign at right — The Mt Eden Av station on the 4 train, on the same elevated line that runs above Jerome Avenue, in March 2010, about 0.6 miles in a straight line from 1985 Jerome Avenue. Photo: Jim.henderson, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Photo: Jim.henderson, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (Commons 1920 x 1769 rendition of the 2084 x 1920 original; cropped to 16:9 (1920 x 1080, rows 354 to 1434) and reduced to 1600 x 900).

If you applied, have these ready

ID for every adult. the FAQ accepts "drivers’ licenses, non-driver state ID cards, and IDNYC cards"
Income, address and assets. "pay stubs, tax returns, proof of address, and asset documentation"
Rent history or credit. proof of 12 months of full rent payments, or a credit review
Voucher. "proof of the subsidy and the amount of rent it covers"

What it means: the FAQ also says "Applicants qualifying with rental subsidy are not subject to a credit check or review of rental history."

Source: Housing Connect FAQ.

Check before you payapplying through NYC Housing Connect is free. Its FAQ says "There is no fee to apply for housing using Housing Connect"; a marketing agent may charge a credit or background check fee of no more than $20 per household. No payment app, wire or gift card buys a place in a lottery, and no one should charge you to see or hold an apartment. Apply only at housingconnect.nyc.gov or by mail to the address in the official listing.

Where the next openings are posted, checked October 21, 2026

Housing Connectlottery 7405 was not in the site's open-lottery search. No newer listing for the building was found there. New lotteries are posted at housingconnect.nyc.gov.
Re-rentalsthe FAQ says vacant units "may be made available for applicants outside of Housing Connect", on HPD's and HDC's re-rental pages.
Paper routeunder "Apply by Mail", Housing Connect said "To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to:" 1985 Jerome Avenue Apartments, c/o Reside New York, 349 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. The listing gives no return address or postmark rule.
PostmarkYIMBY wrote that applications had to be "postmarked or submitted online no later than May 18, 2026."
Reside New Yorkthe listing's website link opens Reside New York's page for the building, which still says "Upcoming Project". Its office phone is 718-387-4448.

What it means: as of October 21, 2026, VoucherMatch found no open application or waiting list for these apartments.

Source: Housing Connect's open-lottery search; the City's lottery data; the listing; Reside New York's page.

What Is Known and Not Yet Known About 1985 Jerome Avenue

The rents, incomes, deadline and lottery status are published. A move-in date is not.

Known and not yet known on October 21, 2026, and whom to ask

Not publisheda certificate of occupancy, a move-in date, how many apartments are leased, and whether the building keeps a waiting list.
Not statedwhich 421-a program or Inclusionary Housing option applies, the amenity fees, the pet rule and apartment sizes.
Whom to askthe Housing Connect hotline, 212-863-7990, "from 9am to 5pm on weekdays", or nychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov.

What it means: Reside New York's page also takes questions through a form.

Source: Housing Connect listing and FAQ; city records named above.

The entrance to Aqueduct Walk, a New York City park path in the West Bronx, in June 2018. The photographer describes the spot as off Fordham Road. Photo: Hugo L. González, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Photo: Hugo L. González, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (Commons 3840 x 2880 rendition of the 4032 x 3024 original; cropped to 16:9 (3840 x 2160, rows 360 to 2520) and reduced to 1600 x 900).

If You Need an Apartment Now

No waiting list is posted, so a household that needs to move has to look elsewhere.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Was 1985 Jerome Avenue on NYC Housing Connect?

Yes. 1985 Jerome Avenue Apartments was lottery 7405 on NYC Housing Connect. It offered 28 apartments in Morris Heights, the Bronx, for $761 to $1,762 a month. Applications were due May 18, 2026. As of October 21, 2026, no newer listing for the building was open, and no waiting list was posted.

What is the rent at 1985 Jerome Avenue?

Rents run from $761 to $1,762 a month. One-bedrooms rent for $761, $941, $1,261, $1,548 or $1,762. Two-bedrooms rent for $833 or $1,433. The levels are 40%, 60% and 80% AMI. Tenants pay electricity, including the electric stove, heat and hot water.

How much do you have to earn for 1985 Jerome Avenue?

It depends on the apartment. The lowest minimum is $35,692, for the $761 one-bedrooms. The highest limit is $122,160, for three people at 80% AMI. A household with a voucher does not have to meet the minimum. Asset limits run from $67,840 to $135,680.

Does 1985 Jerome Avenue take Section 8 or CityFHEPS?

Housing Connect accepts both, and the minimum income does not apply to voucher holders. All seven rents are under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximums, even with the utility allowances taken off. The $1,762 one-bedroom is $972 under the $2,734 maximum. Ask DSS or your housing authority before you count on it.

Is 1985 Jerome Avenue the same building as La Olazul?

No. La Olazul is 1940 Jerome Avenue, Housing Connect lottery 7220, with 37 apartments due May 8, 2026. It sits on a different block with a different owner, architect and HPD project. 1985 Jerome Avenue Apartments was its own lottery, 7405, with 28 apartments due May 18, 2026.

Are the rents at 1985 Jerome Avenue below market?

Yes, by HUD's figure. HUD's fiscal year 2027 one-bedroom figure for ZIP code 10453 is $2,390. The highest lottery rent, $1,762, is $628 below it. The $1,433 two-bedroom is $1,187 below HUD's $2,620. HUD's figures include most utilities; tenants here pay electricity, heat and hot water.

Can I still apply to 1985 Jerome Avenue?

No application is open as of October 21, 2026. The deadline was May 18, 2026, and lottery 7405 was not in Housing Connect's open-lottery search. No newer listing for the building was found. Watch housingconnect.nyc.gov for new lotteries, and check HPD's and HDC's re-rental pages for vacant apartments.

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Housing Connect listing for lottery 7405 (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
Housing Connect FAQ (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
DSS-8r (nyc.gov)
certificate of occupancy records (data.cityofnewyork.us)
production data (data.cityofnewyork.us)
lottery data (data.cityofnewyork.us)
PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
Inclusionary Housing Program (nyc.gov)
421-a (nyc.gov)
applying guide (nyc.gov)
Reside New York's property page (residenewyork.com)
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2022 (newyorkyimby.com)
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