Housing Lottery

Buildings in Dumbo, Brooklyn
Affordable Housing
What exactly is the 'AMI' that's used to determine affordable housing rents?
By Celia Young |October 22, 2024 - 9:30AM
An image of the six-story building at 114 East 198th St. in the Bronx.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery launches for 20 rent-stabilized apartments in Fordham
By Celia Young |October 17, 2024 - 11:30AM
A photo of Kayla on her couch in the Bronx.
Affordable Housing
How I won a one bedroom through NYC's housing lottery and finally have an apartment to myself
By Celia Young |October 16, 2024 - 12:30PM
Pristine, new apartment with river view
Affordable Housing
Rare housing lottery opens for rent-stabilized apartments next to Williamsburg’s Domino Park
By Brick Underground |October 15, 2024 - 5:00PM
Interior of a studio apartment at 3178 Villa Ave.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery opens for 21 rent-stabilized apartments in Bedford Park, the Bronx
By Celia Young |October 10, 2024 - 10:30AM
NYC apartment buildings
Affordable Housing
How to land a rent-subsidized apartment through NYC's affordable housing lottery: Brick's best advice
By Emily Myers |October 3, 2024 - 12:30PM
A rendering of 1559 Prospect Place.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery opens for 36 rent-stabilized apartments in Weeksville, Brooklyn
By Celia Young |October 3, 2024 - 9:30AM
A rendering of the 92-unit building at 31-90 29th Street, also known as the Amara.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery opens for 28 rent-stabilized apartments in Astoria
By Celia Young |October 1, 2024 - 12:30PM
A rendering of one of the units at 159 Boerum Street. These apartments include dishwashers and in-unit washers and dryers.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery launches for 49 rent-stabilized apartments in Williamsburg
By Celia Young |September 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
New York City - glass skyscrapers in Hudson Yards with sunlight shining in the skyline background
The Search
How long does it take to find out if my NYC housing lottery application was accepted?

… lottery two or three weeks after youve sent in your documents but it can take longer if there are more applicants in the process according to the NYC … take anywhere from two months to two years before you are contacted to submit your documents said Aileen Reynolds …

By Celia Young |September 25, 2024 - 3:00PM