3217 Westchester Avenue, Pelham Bay: 11 Affordable Apartments on Housing Connect, From $2,040 a Month
Quick answer3217 Westchester Avenue is a new 7-story building with 55 apartments in Pelham Bay, the Bronx. NYC Housing Connect advertised 11 of them at 80% AMI: 4 studios at $2,040 a month, 6 one-bedrooms at $2,173 and 1 two-bedroom at $2,583. Applications were due January 13, 2026. Every rent is under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum. As of October 23, 2026, the City's lottery data lists "Tenant Selection," and VoucherMatch found no open application or waiting list.
Last checked: October 23, 2026, against the Housing Connect listing for lottery 7385, read at the start and end of the day's work, and Housing Connect's open-lottery search, which did not list it either time; the Housing Connect FAQ; HPD's 485-x page, 421-a page and guide Applying for Affordable Housing; CityFHEPS form DSS-8r; Department of Buildings filings (job X08045113) and certificates of occupancy; HPD's Affordable Housing Production by Building data (project 77577); the City's lottery data; PLUTO; ACRIS records for Bronx block 4245, lot 16; City Planning's GeoSearch; HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents; the MTA's station data; the marketing agent's property page; and the Bronx Times of January 8, 2026. How VoucherMatch reports these guides and corrects errors: how we report.
- 11apartments in the Housing Connect lottery
- 55apartments in the building, in city records
- $2,040the lowest rent, for each of 4 studios
- $2,583the highest rent, for the one two-bedroom
- January 13, 2026the application deadline
- 7stories in the building permit
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7385, read October 23, 2026; Department of Buildings job X08045113 and its certificate of occupancy records.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Marketing agentThe company the building hires to run its lottery and check applicants' papers.
- Certificate of occupancyThe Department of Buildings' sign-off that a building, or part of it, can be lived in.
- 485-xA property tax exemption for new apartment buildings in New York City, run by HPD. HPD's page says "All Affordable Housing Units will be permanently affordable."
- 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.

What Was Built at 3217 Westchester Avenue
3217 Westchester Avenue is a new 7-story building with 55 apartments. It was built from the ground up, and 11 of its apartments were in the lottery.
- Permit: job X08045113 was filed November 30, 2022, as a "New 55 Unit Residential Mix used building."
- Size: 7 stories, 68 feet, 55 dwelling units and 64,107.4 square feet of construction, in the filing. It lists a cost of $14,000,000.
- Architect: Badaly Architects filed the plans.
- Owner: the filing names Dedaj Construction Corp. PLUTO and the property records name 3217 Westchester LLC. No record opened ties the two together.
- Use: PLUTO counts 55 homes, 20,681 square feet of commercial space and a 9,168 square foot garage.
- HPD: its production data calls project 77577 "New Construction," with 11 affordable units of 55.
- August 24, 2022a deed passes the lot to 3217 Westchester LLC for $3,625,000.
- November 30, 2022the new building is filed.
- September 8, 2023the first work permit is issued.
- August 25, 2025the first certificate of occupancy is issued, for 55 apartments.
- August 27, 2025HPD's data gives this as the project start date.
- December 22, 2025the lottery opens, in the City's lottery data.
- January 13, 2026applications are due.
- July 29, 2026the certificate of occupancy is renewed for the fourth time.
What it means: by the time of the lottery, people could live in the building.
Source: ACRIS; Department of Buildings job X08045113 and its certificate of occupancy records; HPD production data; the City's lottery data.
The Tax Programs the Listing Names
The listing names two tax programs, and no record opened says which one applies. Its short description reads "11 Units, 485-x, 80% AMI." Its advertisement text says the building "is anticipated to receive a Tax Exemption through the 421a Tax incentive program."
| Option | Building size | What HPD's page requires |
|---|---|---|
| A | 100 or more units | "25% of the units must be Affordable Housing Units at an average of 80% Area Median Income (AMI)" |
| B | 6 to 99 units | "20% of the units must be Affordable Housing Units at an average of 80% AMI" |
| C | 6 to 10 units | "At least half of the units must be rent stabilized." |
What it means: HPD calls 485-x "a real property tax exemption for the construction of new Multiple Dwellings and Eligible Conversions, except for hotels." No record opened names the option chosen, or confirms either program was granted.
Source: HPD's 485-x page, read October 23, 2026.
HPD's 421-a page describes several versions of that program, and the listing does not say which. HPD's 485-x page requires "the same common entrances and common areas as the market rate units."
Where 3217 Westchester Avenue Is
The building is in Pelham Bay, the Bronx, in ZIP code 10461, as City Planning's GeoSearch names it. The building filing says "Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island."
| Record | 3217 Westchester Avenue |
|---|---|
| Block and lot | Bronx block 4245, lot 16 |
| Lot size | 10,920 square feet |
| Zoning | R7-1, with a C2-4 overlay |
| Community board | Bronx 10 |
| City Council district | 13 |
| ZIP code | 10461 |
What it means: PLUTO lists the lot under 3215 Westchester Avenue. Its records also show the building was built in 2023. See voucher apartments in ZIP code 10461.
Source: PLUTO, version 26v2; Department of Buildings data.

Watch outon October 23, 2026, the listing carried 15 images. Its first image, labelled "Rendering," holds content credentials naming ChatGPT and GPT-4o, so it was made with an AI tool. VoucherMatch left out every image from the listing for that reason. The pictures in this report show nearby stations and streets, not the building.
Rents and Income Ranges for 3217 Westchester Avenue on Housing Connect
Rents ran from $2,040 to $2,583 a month. All 11 apartments are at 80% AMI.
| Apartments | Rent | People | Yearly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 studios | $2,040 | 1 to 2 | $73,749 to $108,560 |
| 6 one-bedrooms | $2,173 | 1 to 3 | $78,823 to $122,160 |
| 1 two-bedroom | $2,583 | 2 to 5 | $94,286 to $146,560 |
What it means: the top of each range is for the largest household that size allows.
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7385, read October 23, 2026.
| Household | Studio | One-bedroom | Two-bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $95,040 | $95,040 | none |
| 2 people | $108,560 | $108,560 | $108,560 |
| 3 people | none | $122,160 | $122,160 |
| 4 people | none | none | $135,680 |
| 5 people | none | none | $146,560 |
What it means: a household's income before taxes must be under these figures, and at or above the minimum for the apartment.
Source: the same listing.
- Under $73,749below every minimum, unless the household has a voucher or rental subsidy.
- One person, $73,749 to $78,822only the studios fit.
- Four or five peopleonly the one two-bedroom fits, from $94,286.
- Six or more peopleno apartment.
- Over the maximum for your sizenothing fits.
Key pointthe listing's rent table sets an asset limit of $135,680. The FAQ sets it at "the maximum income limit for a four (4)-person household" at the apartment's level.
| Figure | Listing, October 23, 2026 | Earlier figure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio incomes | $73,749 to $108,560 | Bronx Times: $73,749 to $103,680 |
| One-bedroom incomes | $78,823 to $122,160 | Bronx Times: $78,858 to $116,640 |
| Two-bedroom incomes | $94,286 to $146,560 | Bronx Times: $94,389 to $140,000 |
| Asset limit | $135,680 | Bronx Times: $129,600 |
| Income range | $73,749 to $146,560 | Reside New York page: $73,749 to $129,600 |
What it means: the figures changed after the paper printed them. Ask the marketing agent which applied to your application.
Source: Housing Connect listing; Bronx Times, January 8, 2026; Reside New York's property page, read October 23, 2026.
Can You Use CityFHEPS or Section 8 at 3217 Westchester Avenue?
Yes. This was a city lottery on NYC Housing Connect, with HPD named as its agency. Each rent is $414 to $564 under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum for its size.
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."
View the data table
| Apartment size | Lottery rent | CityFHEPS maximum | Maximum less utility allowances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 | $2,604 | $2,441 |
| One-bedroom | $2,173 | $2,734 | $2,546 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,583 | $2,997 | $2,748 |
What it means: after the allowances, the rents are still $401, $373 and $165 under, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic.
Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing; maximums from DSS-8r, which calls them "the maximum rent amounts if all utilities are included in the lease," in effect since April 1, 2026.
The listing says: "Tenants are responsible for electric, including stove and heat. Hot water is included with the rent." So VoucherMatch subtracted DSS-8r's "Electric with Cooking Range" and "Electric Heat Only" allowances. That is $163 for a studio, $188 for a one-bedroom and $249 for a two-bedroom. The agency decides which lines apply.
- Credit check: the FAQ says "Applicants qualifying with rental subsidy are not subject to a credit check or review of rental history."
- Section 8: the FAQ names "Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HPD or NYCHA)." See the New York City Housing Authority page and the 2026 payment standards.
- Guides: CityFHEPS vs Section 8 and Section 8 utility allowances in NYC.
How the Rents Compare With HUD's Figures for ZIP Code 10461
Every lottery rent is below HUD's figure for ZIP code 10461. The gap is $547 to $707 a month, by VoucherMatch's subtraction.
View the data table
| Apartment size | Lottery rent | HUD fair market rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 | $2,730 |
| One-bedroom | $2,173 | $2,880 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,583 | $3,130 |
What it means: the rents are 74.7%, 75.5% and 82.5% of HUD's figures, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic.
Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing; HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, in effect since October 1, 2026, which include most utilities.
- Utilities: HUD's figure includes them. Tenants here pay for electricity, so the monthly cost is higher than the rent.
- By size: see Bronx voucher apartments by number of bedrooms.

How 3217 Westchester Avenue Was Financed
Property records show private bank loans. No record names HPD or the Housing Development Corporation as a lender.
| Date | Document | Parties | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2022 | Deed | Sellers to 3217 Westchester LLC | $3,625,000 |
| August 24, 2022 | Mortgage | The LLC and Northeast Community Bank | $2,520,000 |
| March 12, 2024 | Mortgage | The LLC and Northeast Community Bank | $12,000,000 |
| November 19, 2024 | Mortgage | The LLC and Northeast Community Bank | $1,750,000 |
| November 4, 2025 | Mortgage | The LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA | $1,230,000 |
| November 4, 2025 | Agreement | The LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA | $17,500,000 |
What it means: the index lists amounts, not loan terms.
Source: ACRIS, Bronx block 4245, lot 16, read October 23, 2026. On November 4, 2025, Northeast Community Bank also assigned three mortgages to Wells Fargo Bank NA. A 2026 filing creates "The 3217 Westchester Ave Condominium," with two units.
Preferences, Building Features and Transit at 3217 Westchester Avenue
The listing posted no preference or set-aside rows. HPD's FAQ describes the groups that usually get preference.
- In this listingno preference or set-aside rows, as read October 23, 2026.
- Disabilitythe FAQ says "Federal disability statutes give preference to five percent (5%) of units" for mobility disabilities. "Another two percent (2%)" go to hearing or vision disabilities.
- Community boardthis preference "does not apply to developments that do not receive City financing, e.g., those that only receive a tax exemption."
- Included"Hot water is included with the rent."
- Tenants pay"electric, including stove and heat."
- Pets"All pets are welcome!" with "A minimal $50 one time, refundable pet deposit."
- Listed features"Shared laundry room," "Recreation room," "Elevator," "Accessible entrance," "Air-conditioning" and "Smoke-free."
- Parking"Garages," "Covered parking," "Assigned parking spaces" and "Electric car charging stations." The listing does not say whether parking costs extra.
- Feesthe listing's field for deposits or application fees is set to no.
| Station | Lines | Distance | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Bay Park | 6 | 0.09 miles | Yes |
| Buhre Av | 6 | 0.39 miles | No |
| Middletown Rd | 6 | 0.66 miles | No |
| Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av | 6 | 1.09 miles | Yes |
What it means: the 6 train ends at Pelham Bay Park, the closest station.
Source: the MTA's subway station data; straight-line distances by VoucherMatch from the listing's map point (40.8520938, -73.8297404). "Accessible" is the MTA's own field.
- Buses: the listing names stops at Pelham Bay Park Station, about 0.13 miles away, Crosby Av/Buhre Av and Westchester Av/Middletown Rd.
- Close by, per the listing: Colucci Playground, about 0.26 miles away, and Montefiore Hutchinson Campus, 0.49 miles, by VoucherMatch's measure.
- Along the line: see apartments near the 6 train.

What Happens After the Housing Connect Lottery and Where Openings Are Posted
Applications for the 11 apartments were due January 13, 2026. On the City's lottery data, last updated October 5, 2026, the lottery's status is "Tenant Selection."
- 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."
- 3Documents"If your log number comes up, the developer will contact you to submit documents."
- 4TimingHPD's guide says "It may take 2 to 12 months for applications to be processed."
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.
The paper route ran through the listing's "Apply by Mail" section. It said to send a self-addressed envelope to "3217 Westchester Avenue Apartments C/O Reside New York 349 Keap Street," Brooklyn, NY 11211, to request a form. The listing gives no return address or postmark rule. The Bronx Times wrote that applications "must be postmarked or submitted online by Jan. 13."
- ID for every adult. the FAQ accepts "drivers’ licenses, non-driver state ID cards, and IDNYC cards"
- Children under 18. "Birth certificates or other forms of documentation like a school letter"
- Income, address and assets. "pay stubs, tax returns, proof of address, and asset documentation"
- Voucher. "proof of the subsidy and the amount of rent it covers"
What it means: HPD's guide says "you will only have a few business days to submit your documents."
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.
- Housing Connectlottery 7385 was not among the 23 rentals in the open-lottery search. No newer listing for the building was found there or in the City's lottery data.
- Re-rentalsHPD's guide says units that open at turnover, "called re-rental units," are posted on Housing Connect. The FAQ says that during "a temporary waiver period" they "may be made available for applicants outside of Housing Connect."
- Marketing agentReside New York's property page still labels the building "Upcoming Project."
What it means: as of October 23, 2026, VoucherMatch found no open application or waiting list here.
Source: Housing Connect's open-lottery search and borough count (4 Bronx rentals); the City's lottery data; HPD's guide; the FAQ; Reside New York.
What Is Known and Not Yet Known About 3217 Westchester Avenue
The rents, incomes, deadline and lottery status are published. How many apartments have been leased is not.
- Not publishedhow many lottery apartments have been offered or leased, and whether the building keeps a waiting list.
- Not settledwhether the tax exemption is 485-x or 421-a, and which option applies.
- Not statedapartment sizes, floors, bathrooms and any parking fee.
- Whom to askthe Housing Connect hotline, 212-863-7990, "from 9am to 5pm on weekdays."

If You Need an Apartment Now
No waiting list is posted, so look elsewhere.
- Open in the Bronx on October 23, 2026: Housing Connect's search listed 354 East 194th Street Apartments, due that day; 1677 Eastburn Avenue, due October 29; 3180 Villa Avenue Apartments, due October 30; and One River Park, 355 Exterior Street, due November 6.
3 bedrooms, $3,700 a monthBronxAccepts CityFHEPS · NYCHA · HASA
2 bedrooms, $2,997 a monthParkchester, BronxAccepts Section 8 (HCV) · EHV
3 bedrooms, $3,600 a monthParkchester, BronxAccepts FHEPS
Listed by landlords who say which vouchers they accept. These are separate from the lottery. See all Bronx listings
- Voucher in hand: browse Section 8 apartments in the Bronx and CityFHEPS apartments in the Bronx.
- No voucher yet: read how to get a housing voucher in NYC, or see low-income apartments in New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was 3217 Westchester Avenue on NYC Housing Connect?
Yes. It was Housing Connect lottery 7385, "3217 Westchester Avenue," for 11 apartments in Pelham Bay, the Bronx. Applications were due January 13, 2026. On October 23, 2026, it was not in the open-lottery search. The City's lottery data, updated October 5, 2026, lists its status as "Tenant Selection."
What is the rent at 3217 Westchester Avenue?
The rent is $2,040 a month for a studio, $2,173 for a one-bedroom and $2,583 for the two-bedroom. All 11 apartments are at 80% AMI. Hot water is included in the rent. Tenants pay for electricity, which the listing says covers the stove and the heat.
How much do you have to earn for 3217 Westchester Avenue?
Without a voucher, at least $73,749 a year for a studio, $78,823 for a one-bedroom and $94,286 for the two-bedroom. The most is $95,040 for one person, $108,560 for two, $122,160 for three, $135,680 for four and $146,560 for five. A voucher removes the minimum, says the Housing Connect FAQ.
Does 3217 Westchester Avenue take Section 8 or CityFHEPS?
Yes. The Housing Connect FAQ accepts Section 8 and CityFHEPS, and the minimum income does not apply with a voucher. Each rent is $414 to $564 under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum for its size. After utility allowances for electricity and heat, each rent is still under the maximum, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic.
Can I still apply for 3217 Westchester Avenue?
Not through this lottery. Applications were due January 13, 2026, and the lottery was not in the open-lottery search on October 23, 2026. No waiting list was posted. Apartments that open later are re-rentals, which HPD's guide says are posted on Housing Connect. The hotline is 212-863-7990.
Is 3217 Westchester Avenue the same as 3215 Westchester Avenue?
Yes, by the City's records. Housing Connect and the building permit use 3217 Westchester Avenue. PLUTO lists the same lot, Bronx block 4245, lot 16, under 3215 Westchester Avenue. ACRIS also lists "The 3217 Westchester Ave Condominium" there. It is one new 7-story building in Pelham Bay, ZIP code 10461.
Are the rents at 3217 Westchester Avenue below market?
Yes, against HUD's figures. HUD's fiscal year 2027 fair market rents for ZIP code 10461 are $2,730 for a studio, $2,880 for a one-bedroom and $3,130 for a two-bedroom. The lottery rents are $547 to $707 lower. HUD's figures include utilities, and tenants here pay for electricity.
Does 3217 Westchester Avenue allow pets?
Yes, by the listing. Its advertisement says "All pets are welcome!" It adds "A minimal $50 one time, refundable pet deposit will be applied." The listing does not name size or breed limits. Ask the marketing agent, Reside New York, or the Housing Connect hotline at 212-863-7990 before you plan around it.
Sources for this article (18)
- Housing Connect listing for lottery 7385 (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- open-lottery search (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- Housing Connect FAQ (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- 485-x page (nyc.gov)
- 421-a page (nyc.gov)
- Applying for Affordable Housing (nyc.gov)
- DSS-8r (nyc.gov)
- filings (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- certificates of occupancy (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- Affordable Housing Production by Building (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- lottery data (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- ACRIS (a836-acris.nyc.gov)
- GeoSearch (geosearch.planninglabs.nyc)
- Small Area Fair Market Rents (huduser.gov)
- station data (data.ny.gov)
- property page (residenewyork.com)
- Bronx Times (bxtimes.com)
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