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Just wanted to share a light on this!!!
I would apply first and ask question later. My finance applied for an apartment about 10 years ago and just finally moved in to a studio. Although it's very small for both of us we took and are hoping to apply for a 1 bed room next year (the rule is that you have to live in the apartment for at least one year). I believe that there are number of buildings that belong to Phipps and a couple to NYCHA. Our building is right next to Bellevue. The building is extremely Clean and quite. The commute is a pain in the butt but it's Manhattan and it a sacrifice that you take. Parking is horrible!!!!
There are some interesting people that can be seen around but that's expected for living near a shelter, a meth clinic and the Projects! Over all is pretty nice and you can not go wrong with the rent price. Like I said it's Manhattan.
Well I'm glad I applied cause I just got my post lottery letter in the mail today! The ads for this were confusing though. The ad in the paper said to send a post card but the ad on the phone said send in an application. I sent in a post card (even though it's usually a self-addressed stamped envelope) and waited but I never received anything back. So on the deadline date, I just took a chance and sent an application too. I don't know which worked. They do acknowledge they provided conflicting information in the post lottery letter.
Two questions though:
My number is in the 120s. Is that considered a high lottery number?
Also, are you just supposed to break the lease at your current apartment if you meet the requirements for a Mitchell Lama apartment? Do they offer any help with that?
And I believe it's always worth the effort to apply to these lotteries. I've applied to about 7 lotteries and I've gotten a response back for 6. I can't be that lucky so I'm guessing that either a lot of people don't know about them or they just don't take the opportunity to apply thinking it won't pan out. But it's just a stamp and an envelope so go for it I say.
I'm not sure if number 120 is a very high number. You can always call the office and ask them what number the list is up to.
I also don't think they will help you to break the lease its a great opportunity to get called.
You're lucky that you can apply to so many lotteries! I usually don't qualify for the lottery because my income over $ 70,000 and a have a child. I don't make enough to live in Manhattan although its the only I call home. Those lotteries are not meant for the middle class.
I'm not sure if number 120 is a very high number. You can always call the office and ask them what number the list is up to.
I also don't think they will help you to break the lease its a great opportunity to get called.
You're lucky that you can apply to so many lotteries! I usually don't qualify for the lottery because my income over $ 70,000 and a have a child. I don't make enough to live in Manhattan although its the only I call home. Those lotteries are not meant for the middle class.
I think its about 400 Square Feet. it's one big room and small kitchen and plenty of closets. Good luck to you.
but i have to warn you it took 10 years! But don't give up.
Last edited by SeventhFloor; 09-25-2015 at 05:28 PM..
Not sure about the complex itself but I have always disliked that neighborhood.Far too many disturbing and conflicting elements.The heliport,approaches to the tunnel,Strauss Houses,drug rehab clinics and the general 24 hour zoo related to Bellevue Hospital are just some of them.One of the least appealing areas of Manhattan,IMO.
Phipps Plaza is low to moderate income so I guess the rents might be ok.
That's my take on that area, too.
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