Housing Frequently Asked Questions

Montefiore Housing provides affordable housing to house staff at two residential buildings.

For the two main properties (Monte II, Riverdale), only house staff are eligible. The house staff office makes the final determination of eligibility.

Montefiore II - 3450 Wayne Avenue
Riverdale - 3636 Waldo Avenue

Montefiore II: Gas, Electric, Water/Sewer
Waldo:Water/Sewer, Gas. Residents must apply to Con Edison for electricity.

Studio

• Single eligible individual
• Couple

1 Bedroom

• Couple
• Couple with child
• Single eligible individual with child

2 Bedroom

• Couple with up to two dependent children.
• Single parent with one or more dependent children. (Preference will be given to applicants with more than one minor dependent.)

*For First Time Applicants Only – We will consider your household composition at the time of application.  For example, if you can provide proof of residency for parent(s) and/or immediate family members that confirms they have lived with you prior to your application, they may be considered as part of your total household size.

You will receive all application status updates through the email address that you provided on your application. We recommend you provide an address that you will have access to through July.

You should have received an email with an application number evidencing receipt of your application. 

The Housing office will make assignments in the first few weeks of May. If you have not received an email with your assignment by May 30th, you will be placed on the waiting list.

Housing is not guaranteed for any applicant. The Housing office works with the House staff office to determine assignment criteria. Einstein students are given first priority due to Montefiore Einstein's association with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Remaining assignments are made based on the program department, length of program, and the distance of your current address.

Please note that the address you use on your application should reflect your current address as of the application date. For example, if you grew up in Austria, but spent the last year in the Bronx; you are considered local, not international.

Housing is assigned based on eligibility, availability and occupancy standards. We will consider all reasonable requests, but we are not able to accommodate specific preferences.

Due to the heavy amount of turnover and the fact that most units are occupied through June 30, we are unable to allow you to view units.

Current occupants generally have until June 30 to move out. If your unit is available earlier and all required documents and payments have been received by our office, we will notify you via the email address you used on your application. Call volume is especially high in June, and we ask you do not call the Housing Office to inquire about an early move.

If you receive an email that you can move in early, you can pick up your keys at the building and move in from June 15th to June 27th. If you do not move during that time, you will not be able to move in until July 1st after 3:00 pm. We will not allow residents to move in from June 28 to June 30th.

Move in day for all new residents will be July 1st after 3:00pm.

Please let us know no later than June 10th if you are no longer interested in being assigned a unit. We have a long wait list each year and someone else will likely be very happy to take your place. If you are still interested in housing, but not the unit assigned to you; please notify us and we can keep you on the waiting list.

We will keep all waitlisted applicants on our wait list until July 31. If you are still interested in housing after July 31st, please notify the Housing Office. Several units may become available over the next few months.

Your keys can be picked up at the front desk of the building

• Early Move in – June 15th- June 27th
• Regular Move in – July 1st after 3:00pm

Parking is limited and not guaranteed at any property.

Tenants of 3450 Wayne Avenue are eligible for parking in the garage at 3450 Wayne Avenue. You must contact the 210th Street garage to be placed on the wait list. Call 718-920-6350.

Tenants of Waldo Avenue may fill out the parking application included with the apartment assignment documentation and return it to the Housing Office

Click here for the Waldo Avenue parking application.  Available only to residents of 3636 Waldo Avenue.

Pets are strictly prohibited.

The building does not cover tenants' personal belongings. If a tenant has damage to their personal belongings, they must make a claim to their renter's insurance company. The company may, in turn, make a claim to building insurance depending on the circumstances. Renters insurance also covers any damage made to the apartment in the event of Fire or other casualty.

Requests to make renovations must be made in writing to the housing manager. If approved, the contractor must provide a certificate of insurance. The tenant is still responsible for leaving the unit in the same condition it was received.

For example, if the tenant puts in carpeting and it damages our tile floors, the tenant will be held responsible for the damage.

Grills of any kind are prohibited by NYC and Montefiore Fire policy.

Lockouts are responded to during regular business hours, as a courtesy. After hours and on weekends, a tenant must call a locksmith at his own expense. Tenants will also be responsible for re-keying the lock to the master cylinder, if necessary. If lockouts during regular hours are deemed excessive, we reserve the right to forego lockout service. Tenants must notify building management if the cylinder to your apartment door was changed.

Please see the transfer policy here.

An applicant is eligible for a transfer if:

1. They are a member of House Staff
2. They are making a move to a larger type unit (no lateral moves allowed) and qualify for the larger unit based on occupancy standards
3. They have lived in Montefiore Einstein Housing for at least 6 Months
4. Residents must be current in their rent

NOTE: There are no fees to transfers, however, the paint rider is still in effect.

Transfers are not made during the turnover months (May - September).

Click here for the transfer application. 

No. The plumbing is not set up to handle in-unit washers or dishwashers. Your lease can be cancelled for violating this policy and you will be responsible for any damage caused by any unauthorized installations.

Pets are strictly prohibited by your lease.

If the tenant is on Montefiore payroll, the payroll deductions will commence in the second month of the lease term.  1st month's rent and security deposit must be paid by certified check or money order before the lease commencement date. Personal Checks will not be accepted. 

Rent will automatically be deducted from  the first two pay periods of each month; Jacobi residents must pay by check as we do not have access to Jacobi payroll.

Even if you are enrolled for payroll deduction, you are responsible for timely rental payments.  If for any reason, full payment is not made via deduction for a given month, you must remit payment via personal check or money order for any balance owed by month's end or be subject to applicable late fees.

All tenants on Montefiore payroll are required to pay by payroll deduction.

Checks may be mailed to 3300 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467, ATTN: Housing.

A $75.00 late fee is charged for any rent received after the 10th of each month. As payroll deduction is taken throughout the month and not in advance, the fee applies if full monthly payment is not made by the last day of the month.

If you are on leave or for other reasons, and the full rent is not taken through payroll deduction, you must pay any balance by check.

A $50.00 fee, or our actual charge from the bank if it is higher, is charged for a payment not honored by the bank.

The rent payroll deduction is post tax. You do pay taxes on the portion of the paycheck that goes towards rent.

No, all lease renewals are for the entire month. Rent is not pro-rated.

Monte II: Water/Sewer, Gas, Electric
Waldo: Water/Sewer, Gas. Electricity bills are paid directly by residents.

Housing is strictly reserved for House Staff members. Once a House Staff member's program ends, they are no longer eligible for housing. Housing cannot be extended. No exceptions. Extensions cannot be given by your department head or director.

Housing is strictly reserved for House Staff members. Once a House Staff member's program ends, they are no longer eligible for housing even if they are hired by Montefiore in some other capacity, such as attending doctor. Housing cannot be extended. No exceptions.

All move outs must be noted for the last day of the month. Rent will not be prorated for moves before the end of the month.

Tenants must give 30 day's written notice of their intent to move out.

Make sure to include the lease end date, program end date, the name and apartment number of the tenant, forwarding address and phone number, if known.

Leave your unit in broom clean condition and hand your keys to the security guard or superintendent. Sign the move out log book at the front desk.

We will begin to process your deposit after a final inspection is made of your apartment after you vacate which is usually within two weeks of your lease end date. You will receive your full deposit, minus any amount taken for damages or arrears. Please be sure you have provided us with a forwarding address when submitting your Move Out Form.

Please email the housing office with your forwarding address and send a self-addressed envelope for forwarding. Unclaimed checks can be picked up at the Housing office through September.

Most tenants receive their full deposit back and normal wear and tear is expected. When you move out, the unit is expected to be left in "broom clean" condition. You may lose all or a portion of your deposit if the unit is especially dirty, if furniture is left behind, or if there is damage to your unit not attributable to normal wear and tear.

If you have arrears, we will take the amount owed and return any remainder. General Price Guidelines for common infractions– actual price may be higher, depending on our costs:

House Lock - $180.00
Broken Window - $150.00 - $700.00
Apt. Left Exceptionally Dirty - $250.00
Large Furniture Left - $250.00
Stove - $500.00
Painting Studio - $975.00
One Bedroom - $1100.00
Two Bedroom - $1,375.00
Three Bedroom - $1,550.00
Heavy duty priming - Walls Painted Other than Linen White (Per Wall) - $200.00
Vanity - $900.00
Medicine Cabinet - $850.00
Rugs Tacked Down in Unit (full deposit) - Minimum of Full Deposit
Refrigerator - Minimum of Full Deposit
Kitchen Cabinets - Minimum of Full Deposit
Floors - Minimum of Full Deposit

This list is meant as a guide and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of potential infractions.

As part of the lease agreement, each tenant must sign the paint rider. The paint rider says that if a tenant voluntarily vacates the unit prior to its due date (three years from the lease start date), the tenant is responsible for the cost of painting the unit when they vacate. The building maintenance will schedule the painting.

Tenants whose programs have ended, tenants who have resided in the same unit for three or more years and tenants who are terminated are not charged for the basic cost of painting the unit. They may still be charged for any additional expenses we incur, such as additional coats of paint due to dark colors on the walls.