Help! Love, MOM

According to the NY Times, as cited in an award-nominated documentary the odds of winning the apartment lottery through Housing Connect are 1 in 592. The odds are more in your favor if your income is higher because there are more units available for renters with higher income.

However, newly passed City of Yes housing changes are likely to soon expand legal and affordable rentals.

In the meantime keep applying to NYC Housing Connect.

NYC Housing Connect

the portal that brings together apartment seekers and affordable housing in NYC

According to the NYC Housing Connect website, after you have created your account by creating a username and password. Then –

Complete Your Profile

Remember to update your profile each time your income or household information changes. Next –

Apply to Lotteries

Check often for new developments that fit your household. You are encouraged to apply to multiple lotteries for which you qualify.

Selection and Eligibility Confirmation

1. Wait for selection: Applications are likely to take several months to process. Expect to be informed about your application status within two to ten months after the lottery 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 that point, you may sign a lease.

PLEASE NOTE – What follows is not a complete list of available apartments.

For a complete selection of available rentals and to apply to any apartment for which you believe you qualify, please, create an account and then log into the NYC Housing Connect portal to submit an application.

Convenient New York City Neighborhoods

There is definitely a certain beauty about living anywhere in NYC. All 5 boroughs 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 of being able to pay the rent for a New York City apartment.

When I first moved to Harlem, it was the hot, trendy spot in the city – having made a comeback it was attracting lots of people. I loved it! Super convenient to my job, shopping and my daughter’s school.

However, to be clear, this is not to say that we lived in the hot, trendy part of Harlem. I loved the security and peace of being able to pay the rent – every month.

Harlem was outside of my comfort zone but affordable rent was worth the stretch.

Deadlines: Approaching Fast and Furious

All of these lotteries have quickly approaching deadlines. Please apply promptly and completely.

And, for the last time, NYC Housing Connect is the only way to view the complete selection of properties currently available.

A New Apartment for Christmas!

xoxoKimberly

First, at opposite ends of Manhattan, 2 newly constructed buildings, then 1 in The People’s Republic of Brooklyn.

Applications for this trio of buildings are all due on

February 3, 2025

Ray Harlem in Central Harlem – Deadline to apply February 3, 2025

2035 5th Ave, New York, NY 10035

58 Units Available  Eligible Income: $31,132 – $218,010 Household Size: 1 – 5

Units in the Ray Harlem building will be pet-friendly. Amenities include high-end kitchen appliances, countertops and finishes.

There is a dishwasher in-unit, common area Wi-Fi, smart controls for heating/cooling and a 24-hour attended lobby.

For your gamers there will be a media room, and, for your special days, there will be a party room. There will be outdoor areas, an on-site resident manager, a concierge, and green spaces . Rent will include hot water. Tenants are responsible for electricity including electric stove and electric heating.

For an additional fee you may also enjoy these amenities:

• bike storage lockers,
• an on-site laundry room,
• gymnasium,
• yoga/dance studio,
• rooftop terrace,
• library,
• workshop, and a
• communal kitchen

Tryon North, Upper Manhattan (Inwood) Deadline to Apply, February 3, 2025

4778 Broadway, New York, NY 10034

23 Units Available  Eligible Income: $31,235 – $218,010 Household Size: 1 – 5

Amenities include a bike room, gym, patio lounge and a card-operated laundry room (no fees apply). Tenants are responsible for electricity including electric stove and heat. Rent includes hot water.

499 President Street Apts – Gowanus, Brooklyn Deadline to Apply February 3, 2025

88 Units Available  Eligible Income: $31,235 – $167,700 Household Size: 1 – 5

Units in the President Street Apartments will offer daily convenience like an in-unit washer, and dryer. While pets are allowed be aware that there are breed restrictions. Please also note that tenants are responsible for electricity including the electric stove and heat.

For an additional fee you may also enjoy these amenities:

• yoga/dance studio,
• garage with electric car charging station,
• bike storage,
• laundry room,
• lounge and a co-working lounge,
• rooftop pool and terrace, and
• a golf simulator.

According to the Housing Connect website, “Gowanus is at the forefront of reinvention with iconic staples that offer a curated lifestyle centered around cafe culture, community art galleries, boutique lifestyle gyms, and hidden culinary destinations.”

Listen, living in Harlem, Inwood, or Gowanus may be a new thought for you. Think again as you apply for affordable housing.