By Carol Tannenhauser
Correction: Based on misinformation from another source, our first story about the availability of affordable apartments at Enclave at The Cathedral was in error. Below is the correct information.
An affordable housing lottery has launched for Enclave at The Cathedral, a 430-unit apartment building, located at 400 West 113th Street, just north of The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. The building is 15 stories tall and “scarcely a quarter block wide,” according to NYC Housing Connect, the portal to find and apply for affordable housing opportunities in New York City.
“This is a waitlist only to fill up vacancies, not an initial rent up,” said a spokesperson for The Brodsky Organization, which owns and operates the building. “The waitlist is open to fill out (4) four affordable vacancies only at Enclave at The Cathedral. The waitlist is open only from 8/18/2023 – 9/18/2023, apartments are at 60% AMI. Any interested applicants will need to visit NYC Housing Connect, create a profile or apply directly thru NYC Housing Connect.
Though it was recognized that St. John the Divine needed the financial lift from Enclave, there was controversy when the project was introduced in 2014. Justin Davidson, of Curbed, titled his review, “The Giant New Building That Is About to Overshadow the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine — And How the City Ought to Step In.” “It’s monstrous,” Laura Friedman, president of the Morningside Heights Historic District Committee, told The New York Times when construction began. “They’ll realize when it’s built, what a shame it is that it exists.”
It’s doubtful those who win one of the four spots in Enclave will agree. Amenities include”pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, screening room, game room, roof deck, terrace with BBQs, bike room, art gallery, common area Wi-Fi, and a fitness center, YIMBY reported. “Units include washers and dryers, air conditioning, hardwood floors, and name-brand kitchen appliances, countertops, and finishes.”
For more details about this and other affordable housing opportunities throughout the city and to apply, click on NYC Housing Connect.
These buildings were built ten years ago. How are affordable units just available now? And yes, these buildings destroy the beautiful park and gardens around the cathedral.
When they advertise waitlists, they are usually building a list to replenish vacancies as the original tenants move out.
This is the north side of the Cathedral. It was not built ten years ago. You’re thing I g of the south end of the property 110th St and Morningside Dr
It was completed in 2014.
It still has been around since pre-pandemic–2016 to be exact. It’s the building across from St. Luke’s Emergency room. It is not new but I don’t recall any mention of affordable units at the time it opened. Just advertisements geared to Columbia students.
“Waitlist.”
Unusual design for location, but lucky for those who secure a spot In this building. Hopefully it’s people who are then able to free up their current housing so someone else who needs it can get it, especially if it is below market housing.
And yet, St. John the Devine charges visitors to the cathedral.
Didn’t used to.
I can understand their charging admission if all it is to some people is a tourist attraction where they run in, take pictures, and run out.
I was just going to say that. We tried for the first time in a few years to go into St John’s last weekend and were told to go through a check in process that included a $10 or $12 fee to enter. Churches are one of my favorite stops on vacation and I’ve never seen an entry fee at a house of worship. We left.
My mother passed away at St. Lukes in Morningside Heights during summer of 2019. While me and my siblings were walking south with our hearts broken and in shock, we came across St. John The Devine and thought we should go in and pray for our mother and light a candle. When they told us we would have to pay an entrance fee, we left. And will never visit that church ever again.
Those seeking to enter cathedral for prayer or meditation are *NOT* charged a fee.
This is made clear on their website.
https://www.stjohndivine.org/visit/hours-and-information
Most Cathedrals in England and France do. Notre Dame is very expensive to enter.
Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris does not charge a fee for those seeking to enter for prayer or anything else. There is a charge to visit tower and crypt however.
Eglise Saint-Eustache does not have any sort of entrance fees. Same for Eglise Sacre-Coeur.
Cathedrals in England have been charging admission for decades. They’re starting in Italy, too.
The Enclave is owned by the Brodsky Organization.
No photos of the interiors, but it’s the first “affordable” listing I’ve seen that actually has rental prices I consider affordable, not $3000-5000/month.
There’s NOT sush a thing called affordable housing only for the $$$$$$$
I have applied for this building . And haven’t heard back yet. So the real question is what happened to that list of people?? 🤔🤔
People are concerned with affordable housing in NYC. Now that 100,000 , illegal immigrants are now seeking affordable housing and the city is motivated to push them to the front of the line, what does this mean for New Yorkers?
According to the website NYC Housing Connect, the Eligible Income: is between $30,789 – $91,500. Either this article is wrong, YIMBY is wrong, or the website is wrong. Either way, this is NOT affordable housing.
Shouldn’t we be prioritizing the kind of work someone does, in addition to their income? Why not reward caregivers for the elderly, etc. for choosing a valuable low-paid job?
I visit the columbarium at the CSJD and never pay a fee.
Lisa, that is a fantastic point. I work in tech and yes, my finances were part of that choice (it was a career change from writing.) But I have friends who are teachers, social workers, etc., who are doing what they feel called to do, and they should certainly be making six figures, but realistically they do not, and this adds stress to these already stressful and important jobs… I would be thrilled if they could have subsidized modern housing
Pressure should be placed on the Episcopal Church to finish this cathedral.
Episcopal Diocese of New York like Episcopal church overall has more pressing problems than completing Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Unless likes of Jeff Bezos or other tech billionaires or others today with massive fortunes take an interest don’t believe that barn of a church will ever be completed.
While some blame can be laid at feet of Episcopal church of NYC other events factored into delay after delay as well.
Two world wars, various economic events including the Great Depression along with changing demographics have dogged and doomed this project.
It’s unfortunate tat such a bldg was even necessary but before condemning the Cathedral people need to take a look at the amount of money required to keep the Cathedral in good condition and he doors open. If people are so concerned I suggest they begin by writing substantial checks to the Cathedral.
Need an affordable 1 bedroom apartment to rent. As a Catholic, I am thankful that the Roman Catholic is helping out with the housing crisis in NYC. Thanks again.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine is Anglican, not RC.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_St._John_the_Divine
This being said various RC orders and church itself does various affordable/low income/housing for formerly homeless.
Sisters of Charity (of St. Vincent’s hospital fame) are one. Order is winding down so who knows of or if this will continue in future. https://www.schdcorp.org
to be considered for this, you must enter the lottery through the NYC housing connect website, not through the building directly. They are nice but they can’t help at the building.
This building did not appears on the open lotteries. Also I think I apply when it was open for the first time and I image that hundred or others. We are suppose to be on the waiting list them.
Hi. just to save you some energy, the brodsky website does not have the lottery information available. the person on the other end of the brodsky website is polite but doesn’t handle these units. there are 4 available. my experience is that after you apply, you won’t hear anything for a few weeks/months and access to the actual building comes much further down the road.