From world-class food and culture to live music, iconic landmarks, and the chance to be part of a city that never stops buzzing, there’s no shortage of reasons to put down roots in New York City. After all, there’s a reason so many people dream of calling the Big Apple home!
But when it comes to major cities, finding a place to live that doesn’t eat up your entire paycheck can be quite the challenge. Luckily, programs like NYC Housing Connect are helping make that dream a little more attainable. Through its affordable housing lotteries, eligible New Yorkers can apply for apartments at rents well below what they might expect to pay on the open market.
One current opportunity is offering apartments across four Bronx locations, with monthly rents starting at just $732 for a one-bedroom. With options ranging from one-bedroom apartments to larger homes for families, this lottery could be worth a closer look for New Yorkers hoping to find a little more breathing room in their housing budget.
Inside the listings
Constructed through the Neighborhood Construction Program (NCP) of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), this multi-building lottery brings new affordable housing across four key sites in the Bronx:
- 1647 Popham Ave, Bronx, NY 10453 (Morris Heights)
- 2275 Loring Pl N, Bronx, NY 10468 (University Heights)
- 30 W 182nd St, Bronx, NY 10453 (Morris Heights)
- 844 Faile St, Bronx, NY 10474 (Hunts Point)
Building Amenities & Neighborhood Highlights
Residents enjoy free basic broadband and access to bike storage at all four locations.
Specific buildings feature dedicated tenant meeting rooms (Popham Ave & Loring Pl N), elevator service (Popham Ave & W 182nd St), and in-unit or building laundry rooms (Faile St). Base rent includes gas heating, though tenants are responsible for electricity (including electric stoves).
The developments offer convenient access to public transit (Subway lines 1, 4, B, D, A, 2, 5, 6) alongside nearby green spaces such as Roberto Clemente State Park, Devoe Park, Aqueduct Walk, Barretto Point Park, and Hunts Point Riverside Park.
Rent & Income Guidelines
Units are available for household sizes ranging from 1 to 7 individuals with total annual incomes between $29,418 and $128,240:
How to apply
Applications must be submitted prior to the lottery deadline on November 18, 2026. There are no application fees or deposits required to apply.
Important Rule: Submit only one application per lottery. Submitting multiple entries online or pairing an online submission with a mail-in form will result in immediate disqualification.
Option 1: Apply Online
Log in or register an account at NYC Housing Connect. Complete your household profile, navigate to Open Lotteries, search for MORRIS HEIGHTS/UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, and submit your application digitally before November 18, 2026.
Option 2: Apply by Mail
To request a paper application by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Morris Heights / University Heights Lottery, 1601 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10462
Complete and return the paper application promptly so it arrives well before the November 18 deadline.
🌐 For more information, see the official listing on NYC Housing Connect.
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