Affordable Housing Lottery

Welcome to Edgemere Commons, an all-affordable mixed-use project with a vibrant blend of mixed-income multigenerational housing, retail, community resources, and publicly accessible open space in Far Rockaway.

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Residences

The project offers 189 affordable residences ranging from studio to three-bedrooms with 36 reserved for the formerly homeless.

  • Spacious Apartments
  • Large Windows
  • Abundant Natural Light
  • 9’ Ceilings
  • Sustainable Design
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Individual Temperature Control

Amenities

Residents will have access to a curated collection of essential amenity spaces designed to enhance and simplify their living experience.

  • On-site Resident Manager
  • Onsite-Parking, Bike Storage
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Tenant Lounge
  • Package Room
  • Card Operated Laundry Rooms

Far Rockaway

Far Rockaway is a vibrant coastal neighborhood known for its beaches, diverse community, and ongoing revitalization. With affordable housing, access to public transit, and a relaxed atmosphere, it offers a unique blend of city life and seaside charm.

  • Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk
  • Jacob Riis Park
  • Fort Tilden
  • Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
  • Edgemere Farm
  • Rockaway Beach Surf Club
  • Far Rockaway Culture and Arts Center
  • Tacoway Beach
  • The Wharf
  • Uma’s

30% Area Median Income

Unit Size Monthly Rent 1 Units Available Household Size 2 Annual Household Income 3
Studio$54421 Person$22,458-$34,020
2 Person$22,458-$38,880
1 Bedroom$689211 Person$27,978-$34,020
2 Person$27,978-$38,880
3 Person$27,978-$43,740
2 Bedroom$815112 Person$33,772-$38,880
3 Person$33,772-$43,740
4 Person$33,772-$48,600
5 Person$33,772-$52,500
3 Bedroom$93113 Person$39,189-$43,740
4 Person$39,189-$48,600
5 Person$39,189-$52,500
6 Person$39,189-$56,400
7 Person$39,189-$60,270

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

50% Area Median Income

Unit Size Monthly Rent 1 Units Available Household Size 2 Annual Household Income 3
Studio$1,01031 Person$38,435-$56,700
2 Person$38,435-$64,800
1 Bedroom$1,271431 Person$47,932-$56,700
2 Person$47,932-$64,800
3 Person$47,932-$72,900
2 Bedroom$1,541232 Person$57,738-$64,800
3 Person$57,738-$72,900
4 Person$57,738-$81,000
5 Person$57,738-$87,500
3 Bedroom$1,73823 Person$66,858-$72,900
4 Person$66,858-$81,000
5 Person$66,858-$87,500
6 Person$66,858-$94,000
7 Person$66,858-$100,450

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

60% Area Median Income

Unit Size Monthly Rent 1 Units Available Household Size 2 Annual Household Income 3
Studio$1,24321 Person$46,423-$68,040
2 Person$46,423-$77,760
1 Bedroom$1,563281 Person$57,943-$68,040
2 Person$57,943-$77,760
3 Person$57,943-$87,480
2 Bedroom$1,864152 Person$69,738-$77,760
3 Person$69,738-$87,480
4 Person$69,738-$97,200
5 Person$69,738-$105,000
3 Bedroom$2,14223 Person$80,709-$87,480
4 Person$80,709-$97,200
5 Person$80,709-$105,000
6 Person$80,709-$112,800
7 Person$80,709-$120,540

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

80% Area Median Income

Unit Size Monthly Rent 1 Units Available Household Size 2 Annual Household Income 3
1 Bedroom$2,145221 Person$77,898-$90,720
2 Person$77,898-$103,680
3 Person$77,898-$116,640
2 Bedroom$2,563132 Person$93,703-$103,680
3 Person$93,703-$116,640
4 Person$93,703-$129,600
5 Person$93,703-$140,000
3 Bedroom$2,94913 Person$108,378-$116,640
4 Person$108,378-$129,600
5 Person$108,378-$140,000
6 Person$108,378-$150,400
7 Person$108,378-$160,720

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

30% Area Median Income

Studio

2 Unit Avail
1 Person
2 Person

$544
$22K - 34K
$22K - 38K

1 Bedroom

21 Unit Avail
1 Person
2 Person
3 Person

$689
$24K - $34K
$24K - $38K
$24K - $43K

2 Bedroom

11 Unit Avail
2 Person
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person

$815
$33K - $38K
$33K - $43K
$33K - $48K
$33K - $52K

3 Bedroom

1 Unit Avail
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person
6 Person
7 Person

$931
$39K - $43K
$39K - $48K
$39K - $52K
$39K - $56K
$39K - $60K

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

50% Area Median Income

Studio

3 Unit Avail
1 Person
2 Person

$1,010
$38K - 56K
$38K - 64K

1 Bedroom

43 Unit Avail
1 Person
2 Person
3 Person

$1,271
$47K - $56K
$47K - $64K
$47K - $72K

2 Bedroom

23 Unit Avail
2 Person
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person

$1,514
$57K - $64K
$57K - $72K
$57K - $81K
$57K - $87K

3 Bedroom

2 Unit Avail
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person
6 Person
7 Person

$1,738
$66K - $72K
$66K - $81K
$66K - $87K
$66K - $94K
$66K - $100K

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

60% Area Median Income

Studio

2 Unit Avail
1 Person
2 Person

$1,243
$46K - 68K
$46K - 77K

1 Bedroom

28 Unit Avail
1 Person
2 Person
3 Person

$1,563
$57K - $68K
$57K - $77K
$57K - $87K

2 Bedroom

15 Unit Avail
2 Person
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person

$1,864
$69K - $77K
$69K - $87K
$69K - $97K
$69K - $105K

3 Bedroom

2 Unit Avail
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person
6 Person
7 Person

$2,142
$80K - $87K
$80K - $97K
$80K - $105K
$80K - $112K
$80K - $120K

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

80% Area Median Income

1 Bedroom

22 Unit Avail
1 Person
2 Person
3 Person

$2,145
$77K - $90K
$77K - $103K
$77K - $116K

2 Bedroom

13 Unit Avail
2 Person
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person

$2,563
$93K - $103K
$93K - $116K
$93K - $129K
$93K - $140K

3 Bedroom

1 Unit Avail
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person
6 Person
7 Person

$2,949
$108K - $116K
$108K - $129K
$108K - $140K
$108K - $150K
$108K - $160K

1 Rent includes electric for heating. Tenant is responsible for all other electricity.
2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change.
4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply.

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This FAQ is for summary, informational purposes only and is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to eligibility. In the event of any inconsistencies between these FAQs and HPD’s Marketing Handbook https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/marketing.page, HPD’s Marketing Handbook shall control in each instance. In all instances, there may be exceptions or additional legal criteria not set forth herein, and HPD will ultimately determine an applicant’s eligibility. HPD’s rules may be subject to change, and interested applicants should consult the HPD website for the most up-to-date information.