FAQs

While there is no direct priority given to existing residents there is preference given to applicants currently living within Community Board 9 as required by HPD’s Marketing Guidelines.

Yes. When all phases of Stevenson Square are complete, it will include publicly accessible outdoor amenities including green space, a sensory playground, and a brand-new tennis center.

In addition to regular townhall meetings with the development team, www.stevensonsquare.info will be kept up to date with any updates relating to employment opportunities, along with development milestones and housing applications.

Improvements and upgrades are continuously being made throughout existing units and common areas. Lobby upgrades and breezeway turnstile replacements are expected to take place in 2024. 

During construction additional security measures will be taken to ensure residents continue to feel safe during this time of disruption. Please contact property management if you have any safety concerns during this time. 

Construction will begin in early 2024 and will continue in phases throughout the property. We are anticipating a 24-month construction schedule for the first buildings. The construction team will update residents regularly regarding any changes in the timeline for this project. 

During hours of construction, typically 7am – 6pm Monday through Friday, residents can expect an increased level of noise and activity throughout the construction zones.

The construction team has decades of experience working on similar projects and maintaining health and safety standards continues to be the team’s top priority. During construction, during construction there will be 24/7 security including 2 separate guard booths and additional security cameras. The site will also be fenced off for the safety of all residents. 

The construction team is committed to taking all necessary action to mitigate the potential uptick in rodent activity. This includes retaining an exterminator and installing additional bait stations throughout the property for the duration of construction. 

The parking gate on Lafayette Ave. will be accessible to residents that have been granted parking. 

Applications will be processed through NYC Housing Connect – housingconnect.nyc.gov.  

Eligible incomes include households making between $59,303 and $102,800 annually depending on family size. The total Monthly Housing Expenses (including mortgage, utilities, and maintenance) will be between $1,696 and $2,688 depending on unit size and interest rates.

The downpayment is 5% of the sale price. The monthly mortgage payment is expected to be between $944 and $1,541 assuming today’s interest rate market. 

The senior housing at Stevenson Square is for seniors 62+ years old and earning up to 50% AMI.

No, the units will not come furnished. 

The new affordable units will be available to low- and moderate-income households. 

Please see property management to complete a parking application. Once complete, you will be added to the waiting list. 

Yes, all new buildings have been designed in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and will be inclusive of units accessible to households who have residents that are mobility, hearing or visually impaired.