Bronx Affordable Housing Project Offers New Apartments Near Bronx Zoo
A new affordable housing project has been launched in the Bronx, offering 53 low-income apartments at 872 Bronx Park South, near the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. The development, created by DP Group and Sycamore Birch Management and designed by Aufgang Architects, features 82 residences in total. The apartments are available to New Yorkers earning 50, 60, and 80 percent of the area median income, with rents ranging from $1,031 per month for studios to $2,636 per month for two-bedroom units. The building includes amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a community room, a card-operated laundry room, bike storage lockers, and a backyard recreation area. Sixteen units are reserved for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The project, which began construction in May 2024, is expected to welcome residents by January 2025. Applications for the apartments are open until April 3, 2026, with a preference for 25 percent of the units given to residents of Bronx Community District 6. 
