NYC Affordable Housing Lotteries: Your Quick Apply Guide

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Looking for affordable housing in NYC? The city’s Housing Connect portal is your go-to platform for applying—to both new and upcoming lotteries. Below are several standout developments, with direct application details to help guide your next steps.

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570 Washington Street — West Village (Manhattan)

This 17-story senior residence (age 62+) just opened a lottery for 122 affordable units, all capped at 50% of AMI. Rents are calculated at 30% of income, across studios, one- and two-bedrooms (income eligibility up to ~$87,500). The building includes high-end amenities like a fitness center, wellness rooms, library/computer room, bike storage, and utilities included in rent. Applications are open until October 27, 2025.
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1440 Amsterdam Avenue — Harlem (Manhattan)

At this 28-story new development, 147 apartments are up for grabs in a lottery capped at 130% AMI (household incomes between ~$104,949 and $227,500). Available units include high-end studios, one- and two-bedrooms, with rents ranging from $2,950 to $4,568/month. Residents enjoy top-tier amenities: doorman, gym, media room, pet wash station, bike storage, balconies, and smart controls. Apply by September 22, 2025.
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The Everly — Fort Greene (Brooklyn)

A 49-story mixed-use tower offering 171 affordable units for households between 80% and 130% AMI (incomes ~$64,800–$227,500). This lottery is part of NYC Housing Connect’s current listings—search for The Everly to apply directly.
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540 Atlantic Avenue — Boerum Hill (Brooklyn)

This pair of eight-story towers offers 48 affordable units at 130% AMI (incomes ~$122,400–$227,500). Find it on Housing Connect by searching its project name to apply.
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143-26 84th Road — Jamaica (Queens)

A newly launched lottery offers 13 affordable units in this seven-story building for households at 130% AMI (incomes ~$75,669–$227,500). Applications are open through Housing Connect—search 143-26 84th Road to apply.
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More Opportunities Across NYC

There are many other affordable-lottery listings live—across the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan. Head to the NYC Housing Connect portal, create an account (or log in), and explore all open lotteries. The site lets you filter by borough, building, AMI, unit size, or closing date.
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Why Apply Early & Use the Tools

  • Each lottery has a strict deadline—Missed dates mean missed opportunities.

  • Online applications are fast—alternatively, you can mail in your application (see Housing Connect’s guides for how-to tips). (New York City Government)

  • Once submitted, stay alert—when your name is drawn, you'll need to respond quickly.

Final Thoughts

If you’re actively looking for affordable housing in NYC, these are the top listings right now:

  • 570 Washington Street — senior-affordable, West Village.

  • 1440 Amsterdam Avenue — modern middle-income units in Harlem.

  • The Everly and 540 Atlantic Avenue — mixed-income towers in Brooklyn.

  • 143-26 84th Road — new opportunity in Jamaica, Queens.

Start by applying on Housing Connect, and keep an eye on upcoming lotteries across all boroughs. Let me know if you'd like help setting notification alerts or tracking a specific project moving forward!