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NYC Housing Connect

This is the portal that brings apartment seekers and affordable housing together in New York City. Homelessness is a growing problem all over the United States post pandemic. Sadly, in expensive cities like N.Y., this is especially true.

According to the NYC Housing Connect website, after you have created your account by creating a username and password you will need to:

Complete Your Profile

Remember to update your profile each time your income or household information changes. Then you will,

Apply to Lotteries

Check often for new developments that fit your household. It may take several months for applications to be processed. You may apply to multiple lotteries at once.

Selection and Eligibility Confirmation

1. Wait for selection: Applications can take several months to process. You can expect to hear about your application status within two to ten months after the deadline;
2. Confirm eligibility: If selected, you’ll need to confirm your eligibility and provide documents to show you qualify for the apartment.

Sign a Lease

If you are matched to a specific unit, at this point you may sign a lease.

PLEASE NOTE – This is not a complete list of available apartments. To apply to any apartment for which you believe you qualify you must create an account and then log into the NYC Housing Connect portal to submit an application.

Convenient New York City Neighborhoods

There is certainly a certain beauty about living anywhere in NYC. All 5 boroughs of “the Big Apple” have their own aesthetic, amenities, attitude and authenticity. You canNOT fake being a New Yorker!

One more thing – you canNOT fake the peace of mind to be able to pay the rent!

When I first moved to Harlem, it was the hot, trendy spot. If you’re unfamiliar, HarIem runs from about 110th Street up to about 155th street in Manhattan. To be clear, this is not to say that we lived in the hot, trendy part of Harlem.

My daughter, who, previously, travelled at least an hour her entire school life, FINALLY had a walking commute when we moved. Making life a little easier for her was another reason we relocated: convenience for her, and the affordable rent for me. Win! Win!

While Harlem is still amazing you can’t get more vibrant or trendy in NYC right now than Hudson Yards and Long Island City.

Meanwhile, the Junction neighborhood in the larger Midwood section of Brooklyn is bursting with energy and vitality.

Finally, the Brownsville located property has the most robust combination of rent ranges from extremely low income/low income (ELLA) to 80% of area median income.

Can we talk about pricey? The rent in any of these buildings would likely be out of financial reach for many New Yorkers.

However the State, City and business collaborations making more affordable housing units both available and affordable is a game-changer for renters.

Make sure you link up to create an account on NY Housing Connect . This is the only way to apply to these or any other “hot” properties.

That’s right, NYC Housing Connect is the only way to view the complete listing of properties currently available.

Grow on and look for boxes so you can WIN!

xoxoKimberly

Brownsville, Bklyn – Ebenezer Plaza Phase II, 589 Christopher Avenue

Application Deadline: October 3, 2024

Units Available: 165 Household Size: 1 – 7 persons Income Levels: $14,480 – $154,080

This development is the most affordable of any in this group.

The monthly rents, depending on your income, range from $454 for a studio for a 1 person household reporting extremely low income up to $2949 for a 3 bedroom for a 3-7 person household reporting 80% of area median income.

Apply quickly for a chance to snag the rare 3 bedroom option if needed.

Amenities include a bike storage locker, shared laundry, gym and a recreation room. Ebenezer Plaza is near many different modes of transportation and is sure to be an amazing place to call home in the heart of the (People’s Republic of) Brooklyn.

You may apply online to this Brooklyn location, or, to request an application by mail, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Ebenezer Plaza Phase 2 401 Franklin Ave, Suite 314
Garden City, NY 11530 NYC CONNECT URGES YOU: DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS

LIC, Queens – TERRA, 45-17 Davis Street Apartments

Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

Units Available: 28 Household Size: 1-5 persons Income Levels: $105,875 – $218,010

The Long Island City neighborhood in Queens enjoys trendy cafes, and waterfront parks as well as beautiful views of the iconic Manhattan skyline. LIC is accessible to all major transportation. Each unit in TERRA, according to NYC Connect boasts “high-end kitchen appliances, energy-efficient features, and smart controls for comfort.”

All of this comes at a price. TERRA is the most expensive rental of the 3 units listed here. Studios are $3088 with 2 bedroom units renting for $3,939.

You may apply online to this Queens location, or, to request an application by mail, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

45-17 Davis Street Apartments c/o iAfford NY LLC 141 Flushing Avenue
Brooklyn , NY 11205 NYC CONNECT URGES YOU: DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS

Midwood, Bklyn near The Junction, 1634 aka 1640 Flatbush Avenue

Application Deadline: October 7, 2024

Units Available: 45 Household Size: 1-5 persons Income Levels: $31,612 – $218,010

This is a hustling and bustling neighborhood. You will be near all kinds of shops and many modes of transportation. This building, among many amazing amenities, boasts a dog wash. Super pet-friendly!

Depending on your income, rents start at $823 for a studio up to $3963 for a two bedroom. There is a 20% set aside for residents of Brooklyn Community Board 14. Tenants are responsible for electricity. Hot water is included with the rent.

You may apply online to this Brooklyn location, or, to request an application by mail, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

1640 Flatbush Avenue Apartments — c/o All Borough Solutions  — 670 Flushing Avenue #316  — Brooklyn , NY 11206 

NYC CONNECT URGES YOU: DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS

Hudson Yards – The Maybury 550 Tenth Avenue, West 41st Street

Application Deadline: October 9, 2024

Units Available: 114 Household Size: 1-5 persons Income Levels: $59,208 – $209,625

This is a neighborhood where to rent or own easily run into the millions. In this development, however, the least expensive rents – depending on your income – START AT about $1,655 for a studio, $1,769 for a 1 bedroom and $2,114 for a 2 bedroom apartment.

Tenants pay electricity, but gas, heat AND hot water are included in the rent. There are a number of units set aside for persons with disabilities, NYC employees and for Community Board 4 residents.

You may apply online to this Manhattan location, or, to request an application by mail, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

550 10th Avenue — c/o K&G Upright — PO Box 607 — Yonkers, NY 10704 NYC CONNECT URGES YOU: DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS