We’ve all read the stories of the lucky individuals who hit the jackpot. No, not the Powerball. We’re talking about the NYC Housing Lottery, where renters are able to nab affordable rental units all around the five boroughs. Every New Yorker at least knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who won the housing lottery, and now, this August, it may be your chance!
What is the NYC Housing Lottery?
NYC Housing Connect is a government-sponsored online portal where you can search real estate listings and apply for housing opportunities (both to rent and to own).
Queens Housing Lotteries Available in August 2024
Currently, there are four open housing lotteries for rentals in Queens.
83-61 116th St, Queens, NY 11418
Lottery Ends: Aug 14, 2024
Eligible income: $81,429 – $218,010
Household Size: 1-5.
Nearby Train Lines: J, E, F, Z
Units: Studio (1 avail) for $2,375, 1 bed (4 avail) for $3,253 and 2 bed (4 avail) for $3,835.
In Southwest Queens, there are the apartments at 83-61 116th Street that come complete with high-end kitchen appliances, high-speed internet, smart controls, and sleek finishes. Building amenities include an indoor gym, outdoor spaces, a rooftop terrace, and a shared laundry room.
The tenant is responsible for electricity, including electric heat, stove, and hot water.
103-41 120 Street, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Lottery ends: Aug 7, 2024
Eligible income: $106,183 – $181,740
Household Size: 1-3
Nearby Train Lines: A, S
Units: 1 bed (3 avail) for $3,097.
Another building in Southwest Queens is the 103-41 120th Street Apartments. This is a new construction building that comes with a shared laundry room, outdoor areas, bike storage ($80 monthly fee), and high-end appliances.
Tenant is responsible for electricity, including heat, and gas for cooking and hot water.
18- 26 Redfern Ave, Queens, NY 11691
Lottery Ends: Sep 24, 2024
Eligible income: $48,309 – $100,620
Household Size: 1-5.
Nearby Train Lines: A
Units: Studio (37 avail) for $1,409, 1 bed (49 avail) for $1,509 and 2 bed (12 avail) for $1,811
This is a permanently affordable building where rent includes all utilities. The Redfern Avenue Apartments include 24-hour security, a laundry room, a community room, social services offices, a common courtyard, bicycle storage, and elevators.
26-04 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101
Lottery Ends: Sep 30, 2024
Eligible income: $105,875 – $218,010
Household Size: 1-5.
Nearby Train Lines: 7, E, F, G, M, N, R
Units: Studio (6 avail) for $3,088, 1 bed (6 avail) for $3,298 and 2 bed (13 avail) for $3,939
The Clairemont in Northwest Queens is another brand-new development with spacious apartments and common areas. Unit amenities include in-unit dishwashers, washers and dryers, high-end and energy-efficient appliances, high-speed internet, air-conditioning, and cable and satellite TVs. Building amenities include a dog park, bike storage lockers, gymnasium, yoga/dance studio, access to walking/jogging/bike path, outdoor spaces that include terraces, a virtual doorman, an elevator, and package lockers.
How to Apply
Interested prospective renters must meet the income and household size requirements to apply. Potential renters may apply for Queens Lotteries by mail or online at NYC Housing Connect.
You can read more about how to apply for an affordable housing lottery or other buildings available on Housing Connect on CitySignal. The real estate market is ever-changing, so check out other Bronx listings below.
Alda is a mom, Brooklynite, and real estate lover. In her free time, she cruises real estate listings to dream of a perfectly attainable several million-dollar brownstone, much to her husband's annoyance. Alda is also convinced she knows everything there is to know about New York City, based solely on consistent people-watching and eavesdropping. Mrs. Burrows would be an amazing trivia partner but instead chooses to write about all the random stuff she knows.