Questions and answers
Everything you want to ask about The Astelle
Pets, leases, guarantors, tours, transit, and how to apply. The clearest answers in Mott Haven, in one place.
Building and residences
The building and the homes
What The Astelle is, who designed it, and what the residences are like.
What is The Astelle?
The Astelle is a luxury rental building with 124 residences at 286 Rider Avenue in Mott Haven, the South Bronx. It opened in 2025, rises eight stories, and was designed by Fischer Makooi Architects.
Where is The Astelle located?
The Astelle is at 286 Rider Avenue, Mott Haven, Bronx, NY 10451. It sits in the southwest corner of the South Bronx, near the Harlem River and the bridges into Manhattan.
Who designed The Astelle?
Fischer Makooi Architects designed The Astelle. The brick, the oversized windows, and the ironwork proportions continue the material language of Mott Haven's historic Piano District.
When did The Astelle open?
The Astelle opened in 2025. It is a new building, so the residences, systems, and finishes are all current rather than renovated.
How many residences and floors does The Astelle have?
The Astelle holds 124 residences across eight stories. The currently available homes are a focused two-bedroom collection; floor plans vary across the building.
What finishes do the residences have?
The available homes feature open kitchens with stainless appliances, full bathrooms in warm tile or grey mosaic, generous closets, and large windows. Many homes have a private balcony framing the Bronx skyline.
Is there a doorman at The Astelle?
Yes. The Astelle has a full-time doorman, so the lobby is attended and deliveries and guests are managed at the entrance.
Amenities
Amenities and building services
The shared spaces and services that come with living at The Astelle.
What amenities does The Astelle offer?
The Astelle offers a rooftop terrace with hot tubs, a 24-hour fitness center, a resident lounge with a library, on-site enclosed parking, and a full-time doorman. The building is pet-friendly.
Is there a rooftop at The Astelle?
Yes. The Astelle has a rooftop terrace with hot tubs, an outdoor space for residents above the eighth floor with views across Mott Haven and toward the Manhattan skyline.
Is there a gym at The Astelle?
Yes. The Astelle has a 24-hour fitness center inside the building, so residents can train at any hour without leaving home or paying for an outside membership.
Does The Astelle have parking?
Yes. The Astelle has on-site enclosed parking reached by elevator, so residents can park within the building. Contact the leasing team for current parking availability and pricing.
Is there a resident lounge?
Yes. The Astelle has a resident lounge with a library, a quiet indoor common space for residents to work, read, or gather away from their homes.
Pricing and availability
Pricing and availability
What is renting now, the current pricing, and the concession on offer.
What is available to rent at The Astelle right now?
A focused collection of two-bedroom residences is available now at The Astelle. Availability changes as homes lease, so the live availability page always shows the current list.
How much does it cost to rent at The Astelle?
Pricing varies by home, floor, and exposure, and changes as residences lease. The availability page shows the current gross rent for each available home, so it is always the accurate figure to budget against.
Is there a rent concession at The Astelle?
Yes. The current offer is two months free on a 14-month lease. The gross rents shown reflect that concession; ask the leasing team how it applies to net effective rent.
Are studios or one-bedrooms available?
The homes available now are two-bedroom residences. The Astelle holds 124 homes across several layouts, so availability of other layouts can change. Check the availability page for the current list.
Is there a broker fee at The Astelle?
There is no broker fee to you: under New York City's FARE Act, the party who hires the broker pays the broker, and the landlord hired the broker here. The only fee to apply is a $20 application fee per applicant, the maximum allowed under New York State law, waived if you provide a recent screening report. EXR, a licensed New York real estate broker, leases The Astelle, and the leasing team confirms any other charges in writing before you sign.
Leasing and application
Leasing and the application
Who handles leasing, how to apply, and what the lease terms look like.
Who manages leasing at The Astelle?
EXR, a licensed New York real estate broker, leases The Astelle. The leasing team schedules tours, answers questions, and guides applicants through the process.
How do I apply for a residence at The Astelle?
Start by booking a tour or contacting the leasing team through the contact page. They will walk you through the application, the documents to prepare, and the next steps for the home you want.
What documents do I need to apply?
Applicants are generally asked for government photo identification and recent proof of income, such as pay stubs, an offer letter, tax returns, or bank statements. The leasing team confirms the exact list for your application.
What lease terms does The Astelle offer?
The current concession is structured around a 14-month lease. The leasing team can confirm available lease lengths and how the two-months-free offer applies to the term you choose.
Can I tour before I apply?
Yes. You can tour a residence at The Astelle before applying. Booking a tour first lets you see the home, the amenities, and the neighborhood before you start an application.
Guarantors
Guarantors
Whether The Astelle accepts a guarantor and how it works.
Does The Astelle accept guarantors?
Yes. The Astelle accepts qualified guarantors. A guarantor lets recent graduates, international renters, and applicants still building income history rent here by backing the lease. See the guarantors page for the full picture.
What is a guarantor?
A guarantor is a person who signs the lease alongside you and agrees to cover the rent if you cannot. Their income and credit support your application when your own income history is short.
Can I use an institutional guarantor service?
Institutional guarantor services, which back a lease for a fee in place of a personal guarantor, are common in New York. Ask the leasing team whether a given service is accepted for your application at The Astelle.
Source of income
Source of income and vouchers
How The Astelle treats housing vouchers and public-assistance income.
Does The Astelle accept housing vouchers and programs?
Yes. Lawful source of income is a protected category under the New York City Human Rights Law, and The Astelle complies fully. We welcome applicants of every lawful source of income and do not discriminate on that basis. Read our full Fair Housing commitment for details.
Pets
Pets
Whether The Astelle is pet-friendly and what to expect.
Is The Astelle pet-friendly?
Yes. The Astelle is pet-friendly and welcomes cats and dogs. The leasing team can confirm any breed or weight guidelines and the pet policy for your specific residence.
Is there a pet fee at The Astelle?
Contact the leasing team for the current pet fee or deposit, if any. Pet terms can vary, so the leasing team will give you the exact figures for the home you are considering.
Transit
Transit and getting around
How residents reach Manhattan and the rest of the city.
What subway serves The Astelle?
The 6 train at 3 Avenue and 138 Street is the primary subway for The Astelle, a short walk away. The 4 and 5 express trains run nearby at 138 Street and Grand Concourse.
How long is the commute to Manhattan?
The 6 train reaches Grand Central in roughly twenty to twenty-five minutes from the nearby 3 Avenue and 138 Street station, putting Midtown and the Lexington Avenue corridor within an easy ride.
Is there bike share near The Astelle?
Yes. Citi Bike serves Mott Haven, so residents can pick up and drop off a bike in the neighborhood for short trips and connections to transit.
Tours
Tours and contact
How to see The Astelle in person and reach the leasing team.
How do I schedule a tour of The Astelle?
Book a tour through the contact page or by reaching the leasing team directly. They will arrange a time to show you an available residence, the amenities, and the building in person.
Can I see a specific available home?
Yes. Tell the leasing team which home from the availability page you want to see, and they will arrange a tour of that residence when it is available to show.
Who do I contact with other questions?
The leasing team can answer questions this page does not cover, from pricing details to application steps. Reach them through the contact page.
Still have a question?
The best answer is the one you see in person
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