Waitlist opens for affordable units at luxury Yorkville rental, from $728/month

March 19, 2020

Streetview of 1775 York Avenue; Map data © 2020 Google

Applications are currently being accepted to replenish the waitlist for affordable apartments in a luxury Yorkville building. Located at 1775 York Avenue, the building, known as The Brittany, is a high-rise located on the East River waterfront. Apartments–set aside for New Yorkers earning 40 percent of the area median income–include one- and two-bedroom apartments for $728/month and $868/month, respectively.

The 36-story rental contains over 270 units and boasts unobstructed views of the East River, Harlem River, and the Triborough Bridge. Apartments feature bay windows and 9-foot ceilings, with two-bedroom units equipped with washer-dryers.

Amenities at The Brittany include 24-hour doormen, attended garage and package room, private shuttle bus to transit, a recreational lounge, children’s playroom, an indoor swimming pool and fitness club with saunas, showers, and changing rooms.

The building faces the landscaped East River Esplanade, a waterfront pathway that spans between 90th and 125th Streets. Plus, local favorite Carl Schurz Park is located just a few blocks away. The closest public transit options to the building include the Q train at 96th Street and Second Avenue and the M31 bus.

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Request an application by emailing [email protected] or by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to:

92nd Street Realty Company
Grand Central Station
PO Box 3628
New York, New York 10163

Applications will be accepted until vacancy is filled and the waitlist has been replenished. Find more details on how to apply here (pdf). Questions regarding this offer must be referred to NYC’s Housing Connect department by dialing 311.

If you don’t qualify for the housing lotteries mentioned, visit CityRealty.com’s no-fee rentals page for other apartment deals in the city.

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  1. N

    Please assist me with housing for myself and 3 children. I am a Registered Nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital. Need a 2 bedroom, need to be on the east side of Manhattan.