Help! Love, MOM

I originally planned to post a part 2 “The Light Breaks In,” and, God willing, I will.

However, today’s blog highlights offerings on the NYC Housing Connect site that have

~ more than 30 available apartment units each,

~ application deadlines in February 2025, and, which are

~ located in 2 of the most desirable boroughs in NYC: Manhattan and Brooklyn.

For the next post I plan to re-visit the Light.

FIRST,

Go to the NYC Housing Connect website. There you will create your account by choosing 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

YOU CAN ONLY BE SELECTED FOR LOTTERIES TO WHICH YOU APPLY. In the vein of the other NY lottery, “You gotta be in it to win it.” Different prize, same principle, friends.

Selection and Eligibility Confirmation

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.

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, you may sign a lease.

PLEASE NOTE – MANY MORE units are available on the NYC Housing Connect website.

Do peruse the selection of available rentals and apply to any apartment for which you believe you qualify.

To reiterate – Remember to create an account and then log into the NYC Housing Connect portal to submit an application.

250 E. 83rd Street Apartments  – Deadline to apply February 10, 2025

250 East 83rd Street, NY, NY 10028

33 Units Available  

Eligible Income: $33,875 – $218,010

Household Size: 1 – 5

This pet-friendly property is in the Manhattan, Upper Eastside neighborhood of Yorkville.

Nearby Carl Schurz Park is just one of the lovely rewards for living here. However, Yorkville may be an expensive area for this income range. The nearest Aldi is on 117th Street.

According to NYC Housing Connect, apartments in this building will include:

~ a dishwasher,

~ smart climate controls, and

~high-speed internet among others amenities.

It is important to note and to know that fees may apply for some services. TENANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRICITY.

Logan Fountain Apartments – Deadline to apply February 10, 2025

265 Logan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

68 Units Available  

Eligible Income: $36,720 – $134,820

Household Size: 1 – 7

The Logan Fountain apartments are larger-family friendly. Households of up to 7 persons may apply provided that they meet other criteria.

Cypress Hills is known for its community feeling as residents enjoy natural beauty in Highland Park and gather at longstanding resources like the Brooklyn Children’s Museum Annex.

The Cypress Hills neighborhood is accessible to many restaurants, shopping and abundant public transportation and highways.

PLEASE NOTE: The Logan Fountain Apartments have both a no pet (with the exception of service animals) and a no smoking policy.

NYC Housing Connect

If you’re still interested, according to NYC Housing Connect, the Logan Fountain apartments will offer:

~ bike storage lockers,

~ shared laundry room (additional fees may apply),

~ a security guard and security cameras among other amenities.

North Cove Apartments – Deadline to apply February 11, 2025

375 West 207th Street New York, NY  10034

484 Units Available  

Eligible Income: $21,566 – $184,470

Household Size: 1 – 5

The North Cove Apartments are located at the northern end of Manhattan. Inwood is a diverse, vibrant community known for access to public transportation, highways and parks like Inwood Hill Park and much loved restaurants.

North Cove has a no-pet policy and tenants must pay for their own electricity.

However, development amenities will include:

~ over 400 available apartments! OK, not an amenity, but, a big deal.

~ free, secure, in-unit broadband Wi-Fi (100mbps of internet service) for all households,

~ card-operated laundry room (additional fees apply), and

~ a gym among other, actual, amenities.

The BAY NYC aka 2971 Shell Road – Deadline to apply February 17, 2025

2971 Shell Road, Brooklyn, NY 11224

57 Units Available  

Eligible Income: $86,400 – $218,010

Although I rarely think of NYC as a beach town, in important ways, it is. The Bay NYC is steps away from Coney Island Beach.

In addition to the beach and Coney Island Luna Park (the storied amusement park), the Coney Island neighborhood is known for The Mermaid Parade and The New York Aquarium.

Bay NYC amenities include:

~ garages,

~ bike storage lockers,

~ electric car changing stations,

~ and a shared laundry room among others amenities.

The Bay NYC is pet friendly and smoke free. Tenants pay for electricity.

Have an amazing Christmas! Next Christmas in your new apartment

xoxoKimberly