Mott Haven Housing Lottery: 227 Apartments at One River Park, 355 Exterior Street, From $1,936 a Month, Applications Due November 6, 2026

Quick answerAs of October 8, 2026, NYC Housing Connect is taking applications for 227 income-restricted apartments at One River Park, 355 Exterior Street, in Mott Haven, the Bronx. Rents run from $1,936 for a one-bedroom to $2,850 for a two-bedroom, and the listing's deadline is November 6, 2026. The lowest qualifying income is $73,783 a year, which voucher holders do not have to meet. Before utilities, all 227 rents are under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum; 151 are above HUD's area rent.
Last checked: October 8, 2026, against the Housing Connect listing for lottery 7607, which that day showed applications due November 6, 2026, and Housing Connect's open-lottery search, which listed it with 29 days remaining; the Housing Connect FAQ; HPD's guide Applying for Affordable Housing and its 421-a page; Department of Buildings job 210182069; HPD's Affordable Housing Production by Building data (project 81864); City Planning's PLUTO record and ACRIS records for Bronx block 2349, lot 46; the state's cleanup fact sheet of March 2021; the MTA's station data; CityFHEPS form DSS-8r (effective April 1, 2026); and reports by Commercial Observer (2019, 2025), the Bronx Times (August 2025, September 2026), 6sqft, New York YIMBY (January 2025, July 2025, September 2026), Welcome2TheBronx (January 2025, September 2026) and the law firm Windels Marx. The listing sets the rules; confirm there before you apply.
- 227apartments in the lottery
- Nov. 6the 2026 application deadline in the listing
- $1,936the lowest rent, a one-bedroom at 70% AMI
- $73,783the lowest qualifying yearly income without a voucher
- 151 of 227apartments at 130% AMI, from $2,500 a month
- 0.2 milesstraight line to the 4 and 5 trains at 138 St-Grand Concourse
What Is Being Built at 355 Exterior Street
One River Park is a two-tower rental building on the Harlem River at 355 Exterior Street, with 227 apartments in the lottery and a total that city records put at 710 or 755.
- Names: Housing Connect lists it as One River Park 355 Exterior Street. Permits use 355 Exterior Street alone, and Commercial Observer pairs it with 399 Exterior Street, the lot bought with it in 2019.
- Developer and architect: Commercial Observer reported on July 25, 2025 that Beitel Group bought the site from Lightstone Group for $84 million. 6sqft names Hill West Architects as designer.
- Program: the listing says "This building is being constructed by the 421a Tax Exemption Program of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development."
- Status: the new building permit was issued on May 12, 2025. Department of Buildings data showed no certificate of occupancy for the lot on October 8, 2026.
- 755 apartmentsHPD's data, the permit's foundation filing ("755 CLASS A DWELLING UNITS"), Commercial Observer and the lender's law firm, Windels Marx.
- 710 apartmentsthe permit's main filing and City Planning's lot record.
- 714 apartmentsNew York YIMBY and the Bronx Times in September 2026.
- Floors and height43 stories and 400 feet in the permit's main filing. The listing says "40-story building", 6sqft says "40 and 26 stories", and New York YIMBY reported in January 2025 that the taller tower "will rise 437 feet".
What it means: by VoucherMatch's arithmetic, the 227 lottery apartments are 30% of HPD's 755 and 32% of the permit's 710.
Source: Department of Buildings job 210182069; HPD project 81864; PLUTO; the listing; the reports named.

- February 27, 2019the lot is deeded to 355 Exterior Street Associates LLC, the owner on the permits. Commercial Observer reports that Lightstone Group paid $59 million for 355 and 399 Exterior Street.
- October 13, 2020the new building application is pre-filed.
- January 8, 2025Welcome2TheBronx reports that construction has begun.
- May 12, 2025the new building permit is issued.
- September 3, 20266sqft reports that the lottery opened "this week", due September 24, 2026.
- November 6, 2026applications are due, according to the listing on October 8, 2026.
What it means: the listing's deadline is 43 days later than the one reported in September 2026, by VoucherMatch's count.
Source: ACRIS, Bronx block 2349, lot 46; Department of Buildings job 210182069; the reports named; the listing.
Watch outtwo deadlines are in print. 6sqft, New York YIMBY and the Bronx Times each reported September 24, 2026. The listing read on October 8, 2026 shows November 6, 2026, and its short description ends with the unexplained words "request for deadline on 9/11". Read the listing again before you apply.
Where One River Park Is
The building stands between the Major Deegan Expressway and the Harlem River, in ZIP code 10451 and Bronx Community Board 1.
- The listing"355 Exterior Street, Bronx, NY 10451 in the Mott Haven neighborhood." Housing Connect's search results file it under "High Bridge and Morrisania".
- City recordsZIP code 10451, Community Board 1, Council District 8. The permit's neighborhood area is Concourse-Concourse Village.
- Cross streetsWelcome2TheBronx places it "at E 144th Street", New York YIMBY "between East 140th and 144th Streets".
- Getting inWelcome2TheBronx wrote that residents "will have to access the building under the Major Deegan Expressway."
- Cleanupthe state's fact sheet of March 2021 called for removing "ten underground storage tanks" and contaminated soil. The state's online folder for the site listed no certificate of completion on October 8, 2026.
- Flood mapsCity Planning's record flags part of the lot as inside the 1% annual chance floodplain on FEMA's 2007 flood map and its 2015 preliminary map, and adds that buildings on a lot "may or may not be" in that part.
| Place the listing maps nearby | Kind | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Concourse/E 138 St | Bus stop | about 0.2 miles |
| Grand Concourse/E 144 St | Bus stop | about 0.2 miles |
| E 149 St/Exterior St | Bus stop | about 0.2 miles |
| Global Community Charter Elementary School | School | about 0.2 miles |
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln | Hospital | about 0.3 miles |
| Mill Pond Park | Park | about 0.4 miles |
What it means: the walk is longer than the figure.
Source: the records named in the cards above; places and coordinates from the listing; straight-line distances by VoucherMatch from the building's coordinates in Department of Buildings records.
Rents and Income Limits for 355 Exterior Street on Housing Connect
The lottery has five apartment types at two income levels: 76 apartments at 70% of the area median income (AMI) and 151 at 130%.
| Apartments | Rent | People | Yearly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 one-bedrooms, 70% AMI | $1,936 | 1 to 3 | $73,783 to $106,890 |
| 13 two-bedrooms, 70% AMI | $2,297 | 2 to 5 | $87,600 to $128,240 |
| 29 studios, 130% AMI | $2,500 | 1 to 2 | $91,475 to $176,410 |
| 91 one-bedrooms, 130% AMI | $2,600 | 1 to 3 | $95,726 to $198,510 |
| 31 two-bedrooms, 130% AMI | $2,850 | 2 to 5 | $106,560 to $238,160 |
What it means: without a voucher, a household needs at least $73,783 a year, and two of every three lottery apartments are at 130% AMI.
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7607, read October 8, 2026. The top of each range is for the largest household allowed.

View the data table
| Apartment size | 70% AMI | 130% AMI |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0 | 29 |
| 1 bedroom | 63 | 91 |
| 2 bedrooms | 13 | 31 |
What it means: 154 of the 227 apartments, 68%, are one-bedrooms. No studio is at the lower level, and nothing has three bedrooms.
Source: the same listing; counts by VoucherMatch from its 227 apartment records. HPD's data gives 30 studios and 153 one-bedrooms where the listing has 29 and 154.
| Household size | 70% AMI maximum | 130% AMI maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $83,160 | $154,440 |
| 2 people | $94,990 | $176,410 |
| 3 people | $106,890 | $198,510 |
| 4 people | $118,720 | $220,480 |
| 5 people | $128,240 | $238,160 |
What it means: yearly income before taxes has to be at or under the figure for the household's size. Households of four or five can apply only for the 44 two-bedrooms.
Source: the same listing.
- Under $73,783below every minimum, unless the household has a voucher or rental subsidy.
- One person earning $83,161 to $91,474over the 70% maximum and under the 130% studio minimum.
- Four or five people under $87,600below the two-bedroom minimum, and no other apartment takes them.
What it means: a household in one of these gaps qualifies for nothing here without a voucher.
Source: VoucherMatch's arithmetic from the listing's income ranges.
Key pointthe Housing Connect FAQ says minimum incomes exist "To ensure that households are not paying more than one third of their incomes in rent". By VoucherMatch's arithmetic, each rent here is 31% to 33% of that apartment's minimum income, before the electric bill.
Watch outNew York YIMBY reported $2,700 for the 130% one-bedrooms on September 4, 2026. The listing on October 8, 2026 and the Bronx Times give $2,600.
Tenants pay for electricity, which runs the stove and the heat. The listing says: "Hot water is included in the rent." It shows no deposit or application fee.

Can You Use CityFHEPS or Section 8 at One River Park?
Yes: HPD says vouchers are accepted and the minimum income does not apply, and before utilities every rent here is under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum.
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 | Rent at One River Park | CityFHEPS maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom, 70% AMI | $1,936 | $2,734 |
| 2 bedrooms, 70% AMI | $2,297 | $2,997 |
| Studio, 130% AMI | $2,500 | $2,604 |
| 1 bedroom, 130% AMI | $2,600 | $2,734 |
| 2 bedrooms, 130% AMI | $2,850 | $2,997 |
What it means: the 70% apartments are $798 and $700 under the maximum. The 130% apartments are $104 to $147 under it, before any utility allowance.
Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing; maximums from DSS-8r, effective April 1, 2026, all utilities included.
| Apartment size | 2026 CityFHEPS maximum | Allowance, electric with cooking range | Allowance, electric heat | Maximum less both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,604 | $111 | $52 | $2,441 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,734 | $126 | $62 | $2,546 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,997 | $167 | $82 | $2,748 |
What it means: less both allowances, the 70% apartments are still $610 and $451 under. The 130% studios are $59 over, the one-bedrooms $54 over and the two-bedrooms $102 over.
Source: DSS-8r, 2026 payment standards and the "Electric with Cooking Range" and "Electric Heat Only" rows of its 2026 utility allowance schedule; subtraction by VoucherMatch. DSS-8r's maximums apply "if all utilities are included in the lease".
Watch outwith the electric-and-range allowance alone, the 130% studios are $7 over, the one-bedrooms $8 under and the two-bedrooms $20 over. The program decides which allowances apply, so ask your caseworker or housing agency before counting on a 130% apartment.
- Your maximum follows your household, not the apartment. DSS-8r gives the one-bedroom amount to one or two people and the two-bedroom amount to three or four.
- Two people in a two-bedroom: their maximum is $2,734. The 70% two-bedroom at $2,297 is under it; the 130% two-bedroom at $2,850 is over.
- The maximum income still applies to voucher holders.
- Credit: the FAQ says "Applicants qualifying with rental subsidy are not subject to a credit check or review of rental history."
- Guides: Section 8 utility allowances in NYC, 2026 Section 8 payment standards in NYC, CityFHEPS vs Section 8 and the New York City Housing Authority.
How the Rents Compare With Typical Rents in ZIP Code 10451
The 76 apartments at 70% AMI rent for less than HUD's estimate of an ordinary rent in ZIP code 10451, and the 151 at 130% AMI for $210 to $230 more.
View the data table
| Apartment | Rent at One River Park | HUD fair market rent, ZIP 10451 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom, 70% AMI | $1,936 | $2,390 |
| 2 bedrooms, 70% AMI | $2,297 | $2,620 |
| Studio, 130% AMI | $2,500 | $2,280 |
| 1 bedroom, 130% AMI | $2,600 | $2,390 |
| 2 bedrooms, 130% AMI | $2,850 | $2,620 |
What it means: the 70% one-bedrooms are $454 under HUD's figure and the 70% two-bedrooms $323 under. The 130% studios are $220 over, the one-bedrooms $210 over and the two-bedrooms $230 over, before the electric bill.
Source: rents from the listing; HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, in effect since October 1, 2026: its estimate of the 40th-percentile rent in the ZIP code, utilities included.
- Apartments in this area: see voucher apartments in ZIP 10451 and Section 8 apartments in Mott Haven.

Who Owns 355 Exterior Street and How It Was Financed
Property records show a $28,320,000 purchase of the lot in 2019, an $84,000,000 transfer in July 2025 and $305,000,000 in loan documents dated the same day.
| Recorded document | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deed, Borden Realty Corp. to 355 Exterior Street Associates LLC | February 27, 2019 | $28,320,000 |
| Transfer filing, 355 Exterior Street Holdings LLC to 355 Exterior Development Holdings LLC | July 18, 2025 | $43,377,600 |
| Transfer filing, 399 Exterior Street Holdings LLC to 399 Exterior Development Holdings LLC | July 18, 2025 | $40,622,400 |
| Mortgage to Scale 355 Exterior Lender LLC | July 18, 2025 | $216,163,000 |
| Mortgage to Scale 355 Exterior Lender LLC | July 18, 2025 | $35,837,000 |
| Agreement with Scale 355 Exterior Lender LLC | July 18, 2025 | $53,000,000 |
| Agreement with Barings LLC and BREDIF JPM Seller LLC | June 24, 2026 | $298,397,810 |
What it means: by VoucherMatch's addition, the two transfer filings come to $84,000,000 and the three Scale documents to $305,000,000, the sale price and construction loan the news reports gave. No report on the June 2026 agreement was opened.
Source: ACRIS, Bronx block 2349, lot 46.
- Who is named as developer: Commercial Observer and 6sqft name Beitel Group. New York YIMBY and the Bronx Times, both in September 2026, name The Lightstone Group "under the 355 Exterior Street Associates LLC".
- The affordable share: HPD's 421-a page describes one option as "at least 10% at up to 70% of AMI and 20% at up to 130% of AMI." Here 76 and 151 apartments are 10.1% and 20.0% of 755, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic. The listing does not name an option.
Who Gets Preference, What the Building Has and the Nearest Trains
As of October 8, 2026, the listing names no preference group and no set-aside, and it lists 19 amenities without saying which carry a fee.
- Community board residentsthe FAQ says this preference "does not apply to developments that do not receive City financing, e.g., those that only receive a tax exemption."
- Disability set-asidesthe FAQ describes 5% of apartments for a mobility disability and 2% for a hearing or vision disability. The listing shows neither, so ask before relying on one.
- New York City residentsthe FAQ says "preference is given to current New York City residents."
What it means: preferences change the order of review, so read the listing again before you apply.
Source: the listing, read October 8, 2026; Housing Connect FAQ.
- Listed amenitiesbike storage lockers, shared laundry room, gymnasium, pool, media room, party room, recreation room, children's playroom, rooftop terrace, "BBQ Grills & Prep kitchen", storage, package lockers, security cameras, elevator, accessible entrance and smoke-free.
- Also in the description"Pet Spa", "Yoga Studio", "Spin Studio", "Golf Simulator", "Movie Theater" and "Indoor Pickleball Court".
- Tenant payselectricity, "including electric stove and electric heat".
- Pets"One pet allowed with a 30 lb. weight limit per pet; additional restrictions apply. No pet deposit required."
- Parkingthe permit describes 159 enclosed and 30 open spaces. Commercial Observer's brokers said 194, and Welcome2TheBronx reported 325.
- Not statedwhether the pool, gym, storage, laundry machines or parking cost extra; apartment sizes; bathroom counts.
What it means: ask what each amenity costs before signing a lease.
Source: the listing, read October 8, 2026; Department of Buildings job 210182069; the reports named.

| Station | Lines | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|---|
| 138 St-Grand Concourse | 4, 5 | about 0.2 miles |
| 149 St-Hostos | 2, 4, 5 | about 0.3 miles |
| 145 St, Manhattan | 3 | about 0.4 miles |
| 3 Av-138 St | 6 | about 0.5 miles |
| 135 St, Manhattan | 2, 3 | about 0.5 miles |
| Harlem-148 St, Manhattan | 3 | about 0.6 miles |
What it means: the 4 and 5 trains stop about a fifth of a mile away. The MTA's data marks 149 St-Hostos, which the listing calls "149th St - Grand Concourse", as accessible.
Source: stations and lines from the MTA's station data; straight-line distances by VoucherMatch, as above.
- Buses: the Bronx Times lists the Bx1, Bx2, Bx19, Bx21, Bx32, Bx33 and M125 near the site.
- Along the lines: see apartments near the 4 train and the 2 train.

How to Apply for One River Park Before November 6, 2026
Applying is free, takes one online or paper application per household, and the day you apply does not change your odds.
- 1Make a profileat housingconnect.nyc.gov, enter every household member, all income and any voucher.
- 2Open the listingfind One River Park 355 Exterior Street, lottery 7607, and check your household against the tables above.
- 3Apply onceby November 6, 2026. The FAQ says "You will be disqualified if more than one application is received per lottery for your household."
- 4Or apply on paperthe listing's paper application address is One River Park, c/o Taxace NY LLC, 139 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Online applicants "may NOT submit an application via mail", the FAQ says.
- 5Keep your profile completethe FAQ says a household whose information becomes incomplete before log numbers are assigned "will not receive a log number for that lottery."
- November 6, 2026the listing's deadline. HPD's guide says your chances are the same "no matter when you submit your application, as long as it is before the deadline."
- Within a few weeksHousing Connect gives every complete application a random log number.
- When your number is reachedthe marketing agent asks for documents. HPD's guide: "you will only have a few business days to submit your documents."
- Before a leaseyou show 12 months of full rent payments or agree to a credit review, for a fee of at most $20.
What it means: HPD's guide says applicants may hear back "within two to twelve months after the deadline", and that "you may not be contacted, even if you could have qualified".
Source: Housing Connect listing and FAQ; HPD's Applying for Affordable Housing guide.
- ID for every adult. a driver's license, non-driver state ID or IDNYC
- Children under 18. birth certificates or a school letter
- Income. pay stubs and tax returns
- Address. proof of address
- Assets. bank and investment statements
- Voucher. the shopping letter or voucher, showing the rent it covers
What it means: the marketing agent's request lists the exact papers.
Source: the Housing Connect FAQ; the voucher line is VoucherMatch's addition.
Watch outthere is an asset limit. The listing's rent table gives $118,720 for the 70% apartments and $220,480 for the 130% apartments, the four-person income maximum at each level. The FAQ says retirement and college savings balances "are not subject to the asset limit".
What Is Known and Not Yet Known About One River Park
The rents, income limits and deadline are published; the move-in date, apartment sizes and amenity fees are not.
- Move-in datenot published. 6sqft reported on September 3, 2026 that the building "is now topped out".
- Why two deadlines were reportednot published. Housing Connect's applicant line is 212-863-7990, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fees and sizesamenity fees, the price of parking, square footage and bathroom counts. The office to ask is Taxace NY LLC, at the listing's paper application address.
What it means: ask these questions before you sign a lease.
Source: the Housing Connect listing and FAQ; 6sqft.
If You Need an Apartment Sooner
A log number is not an offer, and HPD's guide says hearing back can take two to twelve months, so keep searching while you wait.
3 bedrooms, $3,500 a monthMott Haven, BronxAccepts Section 8 (HCV) · CityFHEPS · HASA
Studio, $2,400 a monthMorrisania, BronxAccepts HASA
Studio, $2,604 a monthConcourse, BronxAccepts HASA
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, CityFHEPS apartments in the Bronx and CityFHEPS apartments in Mott Haven, or one-bedroom voucher apartments in the Bronx.
- No voucher yet: read how to get a housing voucher in NYC, or see low-income apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you have to earn for One River Park?
At least $73,783 a year for a 70% AMI one-bedroom, unless you have a voucher. The 130% AMI apartments start at $91,475, and the highest limit is $238,160 for five people.
Can I use CityFHEPS or Section 8 at 355 Exterior Street?
Yes. HPD says the minimum income does not apply to voucher holders. The 76 apartments at 70% AMI are $700 to $798 under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum; the 151 at 130% AMI are within $147 of it before utilities.
Is 355 Exterior Street on NYC Housing Connect?
Yes. It is lottery 7607, listed as One River Park 355 Exterior Street, with 227 apartments. Permits use 355 Exterior Street alone.
When is the One River Park lottery deadline?
November 6, 2026, according to the Housing Connect listing on October 8, 2026. Three outlets reported September 24, 2026, so read the listing before you apply.
Are the rents at One River Park below market?
Only the 76 at 70% AMI. HUD's fiscal year 2027 fair market rent for ZIP code 10451 is $2,390 for a one-bedroom. The 151 apartments at 130% AMI cost $210 to $230 more than HUD's figure for their size.
Does One River Park allow pets?
Yes, one. The listing says: "One pet allowed with a 30 lb. weight limit per pet; additional restrictions apply. No pet deposit required."
Sources for this article (23)
- Housing Connect listing for lottery 7607 (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- open-lottery search (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- Housing Connect FAQ (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- Applying for Affordable Housing (nyc.gov)
- 421-a page (nyc.gov)
- Affordable Housing Production by Building (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- cleanup fact sheet of March 2021 (extapps.dec.ny.gov)
- station data (data.ny.gov)
- DSS-8r (nyc.gov)
- 2019 (commercialobserver.com)
- 2025 (commercialobserver.com)
- August 2025 (bxtimes.com)
- September 2026 (bxtimes.com)
- 6sqft (6sqft.com)
- January 2025 (newyorkyimby.com)
- July 2025 (newyorkyimby.com)
- September 2026 (newyorkyimby.com)
- January 2025 (welcome2thebronx.com)
- September 2026 (welcome2thebronx.com)
- Windels Marx (windelsmarx.com)
- Small Area Fair Market Rents (huduser.gov)
- housingconnect.nyc.gov (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
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