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West Farms.HUDMF.FY24 Tax Exemption: Preserving Affordable Housing in the Bronx

  • When: June 6, 2024
  • Address: Block 3006, Lots 53, 67, and 84, Bronx, New York, NY
  • City: New York
  • State: NY
  • Category: Real Property Tax Exemption
  • Size: Three multiple dwellings with a total of 330 residential units: 8 studios, 116 one-bedroom units, 199 two-bedroom units, 6 three-bedroom units, and 1 superintendent unit.

The West Farms.HUDMF.FY24 project involves the acquisition and rehabilitation of three multiple dwellings located in the Bronx under the ownership of West Farms Estates HDFC and West Farms Estates Company L.P. The project seeks a 40-year partial Article XI tax exemption to facilitate the rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing for low-income families. The properties will be managed under a regulatory agreement with HPD, which includes Section 8 rental assistance and rent stabilization measures. The project includes necessary capital improvements such as sidewalk concrete panel restoration, street curb restoration, area drain repair/maintenance, and backflow preventor installation.

Why it Matters

This tax exemption is vital for maintaining affordable housing in the Bronx, ensuring long-term stability and affordability for low-income residents. The project aligns with citywide efforts to preserve and enhance affordable housing stock, particularly in underserved communities.

Source

Applicant - New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)


Ownership - West Farms Estates Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) and West Farms Estates Company L.P.


Allowed Uses: The project provides rental housing for low-income families with a 40-year partial Article XI tax exemption to preserve affordability.