Affordable housing project lottery opens in Valley Stream area

  • 2023-09-30
The lottery for the affordable housing project, Federation Nameoke Apartments, in Far Rockaway on Nameoke Avenue has been launched.

The Nameoke Apartments is a residential building reaching nine stories high, developed by the Federation Nameoke Housing Development. It offers 117 residential units. There are 45 units available for those making 60% of the median income in the area, which ranges from $35,040 to $91,500. Residents of Valley Stream who qualify for these apartments may want to enter the lottery.

Ten of the units come with two bedrooms renting monthly for $1,421 for incomes ranging from $53,143 to $91,500. Another 30 are one-bedroom renting monthly for $1,193 for incomes ranging from $44,263 to $76,260, and there are five studio apartments renting monthly for $947 for incomes ranging from $0 to $35,418.

The features of the apartment include a microwave oven, white appliances, and vinyl floors. Among the amenities offered at the apartments are a recreation room, outdoor spaces, an elevator, security cameras, a shared laundry room, and a security guard. Pets are not allowed in the units except for emotional supportive animals and service animals. Electricity in each apartment will be paid for by the tenant. Brochure printing is one way to provide more details about such apartments and their features.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, October 26.