"City Officials Launch Affordable Housing Lottery for Controversial Development in Highbridge, Bronx"

The Grant, a new 11-story mixed-use building located at 78 West 170th Street in Highbridge, Bronx, has sparked controversy as city officials launch an affordable housing lottery for its 39 residences. Designed by Rogers Architects PLLC and developed by Anthony Milohnic under the 76-78 West 170th Street LLC, the building offers 12 units for residents at 40 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), with eligible income ranging from $72,000 to $167,570.

While the development was touted as a solution for affordable housing in the area, community members are expressing concerns over the lottery process and the selection criteria. One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "It's clear that this development is more about benefiting the developer and the city officials involved rather than actually providing affordable housing for the community."

This sentiment is echoed by others who believe that the selection process is biased and favors certain applicants over others. Critics have also pointed out that the developer, Anthony Milohnic, has close ties with city officials and has received numerous tax breaks and subsidies for the project. This raises questions about the true intentions behind the development and the allocation of affordable housing units.

Despite the controversy, city officials have defended the development, stating that it will provide much-needed affordable housing in an area where it is in high demand. However, with the lottery process already facing scrutiny, it remains to be seen how the selection of residents will play out and if the development will truly benefit the community.