Scoring an affordable apartment in NYC can feel like hitting the housing jackpot, especially when market-rate rents keep climbing. But through the city’s affordable housing lotteries, eligible New Yorkers can apply for apartments at prices that are often significantly lower than what they’d typically pay on the open market.
Interested? Well you’re in luck. Applications officially open tomorrow, Friday, October 30, for Kingsland Commons, an 18-story new development at 89 Maspeth Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Through the housing lottery, eligible New Yorkers can apply for apartments starting as low as $751. Even more, the development offers several sought-after amenities.
Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much it costs, income limits, and how to apply.
Apartments for as low as $751: Inside Kingsland Commons housing lottery
Developed by The Hudson Companies, Kingsland Commons houses 311 units, 217 of which will be available through the affordable housing lottery.
Being constructed through the Extremely Low and Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) Program of the New York City Housing Development, 20% of the building’s units are reserved for Residents of Brooklyn Community Board 1, while 10% are available to municipal employees and veterans. The remaining units are available to the public through this lottery.
Units feature some pretty sweet amenities, too, including:
- A 24-hour attended lobby
- In-unit dishwashers
- Free in-unit and common areas Broadband Wi-Fi
- Fitness center
- Children’s playroom
- Community room and common areas
- Tenant lounge
- Laundry room
- Bike storage
Available units & pricing
Kingsland Commons has 217 apartments available to the general public, with monthly rents ranging from $751 to $3,220, depending on the unit and household income.
Rent includes heat, cooling, and hot water, while tenants pay for electric. Here’s the full breakdown:
For renters making 30% of Area Median Income (AMI):
- $751/month for a 1-bedroom | 8 apartments available | Households earning $29,418–$45,810/year
- $889/month for a 2-bedroom | 6 apartments available | Households earning $35,315–$54,960/year
- $1,015/month for a 3-bedroom | 2 apartments available | Households earning $40,800–$63,120/year
For renters making 40% of Area Median Income (AMI):
- $846/month for a studio | 1 apartment available | Households earning $32,263–$54,280/year
- $1,070/month for a 1-bedroom | 7 apartments available | Households earning $40,355–$61,080/year
- $1,271/month for a 2-bedroom | 6 apartments available | Households earning $48,412–$73,280/year
- $1,456/month for a 3-bedroom | 2 apartments available | Households earning $55,920–$84,160/year
For renters making 50% of Area Median Income (AMI):
- $1,101/month for a studio | 1 apartment available | Households earning $41,006–$67,850/year
- $1,388/month for a 1-bedroom | 20 apartments available | Households earning $51,258–$76,350/year
- $1,653/month for a 2-bedroom | 19 apartments available | Households earning $61,509–$91,600/year
- $1,897/month for a 3-bedroom | 5 apartments available | Households earning $71,040–$105,200/year
For renters making 60% of Area Median Income (AMI):
- $1,706/month for a 1-bedroom | 24 apartments available | Households earning $62,160–$91,620/year
- $2,034/month for a 2-bedroom | 19 apartments available | Households earning $74,572–$109,920/year
- $2,338/month for a 3-bedroom | 6 apartments available | Households earning $86,160–$126,240/year
For renters making 80% of Area Median Income (AMI):
- $2,342/month for a 1-bedroom | 39 apartments available | Households earning $83,966–$122,160/year
- $2,798/month for a 2-bedroom | 27 apartments available | Households earning $100,766–$146,560/year
- $3,220/month for a 3-bedroom | 25 apartments available | Households earning $116,400–$168,320/year
Quick checklist: How to apply for Kingsland Commons
- Review the Requirements: Confirm that your household size and combined annual income meet the minimum and maximum thresholds outlined above
- Submit an Application: Apply online through NYC Housing Connect or request a paper application by mailing a self-addressed envelope to Kingsland Commons Building 2, c/o CGMR Housing Equity Project, Inc., PO Box 1103, 25 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, NY 11789
- Send Just One Entry: Each household is limited to a single application. Submitting both an online and a mailed application could result in disqualification.
- Meet the Deadline: Get your application in before the lottery closes on November 25, 2026. Late applications will not be considered
Once the application window closes, entries are selected through a random lottery for further review. If your application is chosen and you meet the initial requirements, you’ll be contacted to provide supporting paperwork within 2–10 months of the deadline.
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