Known as one of the most expensive cities in the world, New York City is infamous for its high housing prices. An ongoing housing crisis of low vacancies, and record-high rent prices has made the competition for housing quite difficult, particularly to those unable to pay the record-high median rent of $4,500 for a Manhattan apartment.
Those earning within the median income of many neighborhoods, however, can apply for so-called affordable housing via the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). It takes some luck and some strategy to win the affordable housing lottery, but it’s very much possible.v
In 2024, HPD helped more New Yorkers move into affordable housing than ever before. 10,054 New York households connected to homes via over 300 advertised lotteries on NYC Housing Connect.
Now, it’s even easier for New Yorkers to see what unites are available, where buildings are located, what amenities they if and who is eligible due to income and assets.
This July, several prime properties are available to single New Yorkers, families, and seniors. Here are some of the highlights:
Manhattan Luxury Housing
This Lower East Side building has one and two bedroom apartments available starting at $1,165.00. The buildings amenities include a shared gymnasium, several outdoor areas, plus in unit-dishwashers and air conditioning. Lottery ends July 28.
This amenity-packed building in Midtown East is offering studios, one, two, and three bedroom apartments starting at $1,644.00 per month. Perks include in-unit laundry, dishwashers, and air conditioning. Residents can also access a full gym, media room, balcony, and a party room.The building is pet friendly. Application deadline is August 21.
Brooklyn Luxury Housing
931 Carroll Street
Known as The Botanica, this Crown Heights building has one and two bedroom apartments renting for low as $933 per month. The building is pet friendly and just steps away from Prospect Park. A playground is also available on site. Lottery ends August 13.
271 East 28th Street
Located in Flatbush, one bedrooms in this building start as low as $2,075.00. All residents of the building can access outdoor areas, plus a shared rooftop. The lottery ends July 28.