Bronx renters on the hunt for a real bargain have a new shot in Wakefield, where an affordable-housing lottery is offering a handful of apartments for under $1,000 a month. The units are in The Plains, a nine-story supportive building at 4519 White Plains Road, and for households that qualify, it is one of the few deeply affordable openings on the market right now.
According to PIX11, the lottery covers four studio apartments and eight one-bedrooms at 4519 White Plains Road, with eligible annual household incomes reported between $43,480 and $64,800. The PIX11 listing notes that rent includes heat and hot water, and that the available apartments include one hearing-and-vision-adapted unit and one mobility-adapted studio among the set-asides. The listing also makes clear there are no application or broker fees.
Building, services and who runs it
The Plains opened for occupancy in late 2024 and contains 98 affordable homes, with 49 apartments reserved for adults exiting homelessness and 20 set aside for residents 62 and older, according to reporting by YIMBY. The development was financed with state support and built as a partnership between The Doe Fund and Robert Sanborn Development, and The Doe Fund provides on-site case management and supportive services. Amenities listed by the developers include a fitness center, on-site laundry, private outdoor space and 24/7 building staff.
How to apply
Applications can be requested by calling (718) 740-0416 or emailing [email protected], and the PIX11 listing specifies that there are no application or broker fees. The lottery is listed on state housing pages, and applicants are directed to follow the instructions on the official listing for deadlines and required eligibility documentation. Because the number of available units is limited, prospective renters are urged to read the listing details closely before requesting a paper application.
State officials have presented projects like The Plains as part of a broader initiative to create more deeply affordable and supportive homes in the Bronx, citing state funding and policy efforts to expand housing for vulnerable New Yorkers, according to New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Residents with questions about eligibility or accommodations are directed to the official listing and the involved agencies for the most up-to-date guidance.
