Applications are now being accepted for 185 mixed-income apartments at a massive development in Jamaica, Queens. Located at 166-20 90th Avenue, the two-building complex dubbed Ruby Square has over 600 apartments and nearly one acre of lush public and private outdoor spaces, including a tranquil interior courtyard with a sculpture garden. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, with rents starting at $2,688/month for studios, $1,843/month for one-bedrooms, and $2,188/month for two-bedrooms.
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Developed by BRP Companies and designed by Perkins Eastman, the transformative project brings 25,000 square feet of retail space, 15,000 square feet of resident amenities, and 5,000 square feet of community space to the downtown Jamaica area.
Amenities include a yoga and dance studio, media room, children’s playroom, co-working space, dog park, basketball court, fireplace lounge, dining room, 10th-floor gaming lounge, and 12th-floor rooftop terrace. The pet-friendly building welcomes dogs and cats.
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An expansive interior sculpture garden anchors the amenities, featuring over 50 planted trees and thousands of shrubs, perennials, and grasses that offer residents a peaceful retreat. Other outdoor features include a large picnic turf, timber bleachers, sunning and dining terraces with four grills, and a recreation area with table tennis and seating.
Residents can access the amenities for $5/month during the first year, increasing to $80/month thereafter.
Ruby Square sits just steps from Jamaica Station, providing easy access to the E, F, J, and Z subway lines, the LIRR, multiple bus routes, and the JFK AirTrain.
Qualifying New Yorkers can apply for the apartments until November 28, 2025. Complete details on how to apply are available here. Preference for 20 percent of the units is given to residents of Queens Community District 12.
Questions regarding this offer must be referred to NYC’s Housing Connect department by dialing 311.
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