Bronx renters hunting for a break on their monthly bills just got a fresh shot at new construction in Morris Heights. An affordable housing lottery has opened for 169 apartments at Starhill Phase II, a six-story building offering studios through three-bedroom units. The lowest listed rent is $777 per month for a studio priced at 40% of area median income (AMI), with apartments advertised as including energy-efficient appliances and free in-unit broadband.
According to the Bronx Times, the lottery sets aside 55 apartments at 40% AMI, 56 at 50% AMI, and 58 at 60% AMI. Asset limits are listed at $67,840 for the 40% tier, $84,800 for 50%, and $101,760 for 60%. At the 40% AMI level, four studios are listed at $777 per month, while one-bedrooms are shown at $980, two-bedrooms at $1,165, and three-bedrooms at $1,334. The official listing also spells out household income ranges and unit-size rules for each AMI band.
Unit features and building perks
Inside, the apartments come with energy-efficient appliances, hardwood floors, and intercom systems, while the building itself will offer bike storage, a landscaped terrace, and a resident lounge, as reported by New York YIMBY. Tenants will be responsible for electricity, including the stove, but heat and hot water are covered by the owner. A card-operated communal laundry room will be available on site for an additional fee.
Design, developer and neighborhood context
Marvel Architects is listed as the project designer, and the development is being led by Bronx Pro Group LLC in partnership with nonprofit Services for the UnderServed. Project partners describe Starhill as a multi-phase campus that will bring supportive services and publicly accessible community space to Morris Heights. They have framed the work as part of a broader effort to expand affordable and supportive housing options in the West Bronx.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by Sept. 8, 2026. Prospective tenants can apply through NYC Housing Connect, or request a paper application by mail at: Starhill Phase II, c/o Bronx Pro Group, 1605 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bronx, NY 10453, the Bronx Times notes. The Housing Connect posting details household-size and income eligibility, required documentation, and asset limits for each AMI tier, so applicants are urged to review the fine print before applying to confirm they meet the criteria.
The Starhill Phase II lottery is part of a busy run of affordable housing activity in Morris Heights and sits within a larger Starhill campus pitched as a mix of affordable units, supportive housing, and public open space, per the New York Housing Conference. For renters focused on lower-cost new buildings in the Bronx, this listing stands out as one of the more affordable recent options on Housing Connect.
