Real Estate BY ANGELA MATUA Apply for affordable housing in Astoria Those who are looking to live in Astoria but are worried about affordability can apply for one of six affordable apartments at a new mixed-use building. These new units are available to rent at 28-22 Astoria Blvd. through the city’s Housing Connect program. There are only studio and one-bedroom apartments available so the offer is good for those looking to live by themselves or with one roommate. Studio apartments begin at $1,158 and one-bedroom units cost $1,330. A person making $39,703 to $50,800 is eligible to apply for the studio apartment while those looking to rent a one-bedroom should be making between $46,600 and $58,800. A percentage of apartments are set aside for mobility disabled applicants, vision or hearingdisabled applicants and there will be preference for municipal employees and residents of Community Board 1. According to Zillow, amenities include parking, a landscaped roof deck with views of Manhattan, free bike storage, a laundry room and central heating and cooling. There is hardwood flooring throughout each apartment and the kitchen includes stone counters, lacquer cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. A one-bedroom unit in this apartment normally costs $3,250 so those who are eligible are receiving a more than 50 percent discount. The building is located near the popular Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden and near the Astoria Boulevard N/Q train. The deadline to apply is Oct. 3 and late applications will not be considered. Chosen applications will go through a lottery process and qualified candidates will be interviewed.
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