New York City’s apartment rental prices continue to climb higher and higher (149% higher than the rest of the country), and it call seem a bit frustrating if you’re searching the market.
This summer, finding an affordable apartment might be a little more helpful, thanks to these five new housing lotteries offering a rare chance to snag a quality spot in some of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
We’ve scoured NYC Housing Connect so you don’t have to, and now we’re spilling the tea on the best housing lotteries you need to throw your name into in the next two months.
How to apply to these housing lotteries
Before we spill the tea on the hottest housing lottery applications open right now, we remind you on how to actually apply for them! Don’t forget to check out our secret tips to help too!
- Create and complete your profile on NYC Housing Connect
- Click on “Open Lotteries” & ensure your household size and income meet the requirement
- Submit your application prior to the deadline
This sleek building in Greenpoint with a garden area and rooftop lounge
Open now until July 7th, 2025, this brand new building called The Dome is raffling off studio, one, and two-bedroom residences with sleek finishes, spacious layouts, and modern kitchens with granite countertops and top-of-the-line appliances.
Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a serene garden area, and a rooftop lounge with beautiful views.
Plus, it’s only steps away from the Greenpoint Avenue G train stop, and pets are allowed!
- Location: 237 McGuinness Blvd, Brooklyn
- Units Available: Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Starting Rents: Studios at $1757, 1-bedrooms at $1,875, 2-bedrooms at $2,232
- Income Eligibility: $65,109 – $227, 500
- Application Deadline: July 7, 2025
- Building Information & More Photos: View here
This beauty along Williamsburg’s East River waterfront
Williamsburg Wharf A1 is turning heads in Brooklyn for its stunning waterfront location along the East River!
The bustling neighborhood is welcoming lottery entries until July 28, 2025, and amenities include a jaw-dropping pool and pool deck, several recreational spaces, multiple terraces, a basketball court, and much more.
- Location: 482 Kent Ave, Brooklyn
- Units Available: Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Starting Rents: Studios at $1,880, 1-bedrooms at $2,006, 2-bedrooms at $2,394
- Income Eligibility: $68,812 – $140, 000
- Application Deadline: July 28, 2025
- Building Information & More Photos: View here
This modern Fort Greene building with an in-house cafe and cinema room
Just steps away from Fort Greene Park and South Oxford Park comes The Elliot, a brand new luxury lottery building which you can try to win until July 22, 2025.
The gorgeous modern building looks timeless, yet contemporary in its aesthetic, with plenty of stunning materials woven throughout the residences and common areas.
With some of the most impressive amenities on this list, The Elliot boasts a load of extras which include a lounge, working space, cafe, cinema room, sauna, yoga room, gym, first floor garden, and rooftop.
- Location: 151 S Elliot Pl, Brooklyn
- Units Available: Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Starting Rents: Studios at $2,004, 1-bedrooms at $2,139, 2-bedrooms at $2,551
- Income Eligibility: $73,578 – $140, 000
- Application Deadline: July 22, 2025
- Building Information & More Photos: View here
This striking Brooklyn building at the crossroads of Clinton Hill, Williamsburg, and Bed-Stuy
Prisma House is one of Brooklyn’s newest standout buildings with a lottery shuttering its entries on June 30, 2025.
The building is designed by SBJ Group and is absolutely stunning—complete with 1- and 2-bedroom residences with open layouts, abundant natural light, and sweeping views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines.
Each unit features in-unit washer/dryer, stainless appliances, designer baths with freestanding vanities, and window treatments.
Plus, outstanding amenities include co-working spaces, a media room, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with lounge areas and skyline views.
- Location: 126 Sandford St, Brooklyn
- Units Available: 1 BR, 2 BR
- Starting Rents: 1-bedrooms at $874, 2-bedrooms at $1,031
- Income Eligibility: $35,589 – $160,380
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
This modern building in the heart of bustling Downtown Brooklyn
111 Willoughby vows to be the “most anticipated residential opening of the year” and there’s still time to submit your application before it closes on June 25, 2025.
It’s right in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, just steps away from vibrant shops, bustling markets, and a thriving cultural scene.
Expect high-end appliances, energy-efficient systems, and elegant finishes in each unit, and amenities like a dog park, recreation room, rooftop terrace, and so much more!
- Location: 111 Willoughby St, Brooklyn
- Units Available: Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Starting Rents: Studios at $2,950, 1-bedrooms at $3,300, 2-bedrooms at $4,347
- Income Eligibility: $101,143 – $227,500
- Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
- Building Information & More Photos: View here
A luxurious space next to Fort Greene Park
Luxurious and extra in the best way, this Fort Greene affordable housing listing — a little pricier than the typical rentals — is a dream. Expect gorgeous units and amenities, plus extras like a gym, children’s playroom, a rooftop lounge, and even a karaoke room!
- Location: 240 Willoughby St
- Units Available: Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Starting Rents: Studio from $3,423, 1 bedrooms from $3,595, 2 bedrooms from $4,376
- Income Eligibility: $122,229 – $227,500
- Application Deadline: August 11th, 2025
- Building Information & More Photos: View here
A vibrant unit in Greenpoint
Enjoy a lively space in an equally lively neighborhood. Enjoy amazing features like a sun deck, pickleball court, and a dedicated music room.
- Location: 65 Dupont St
- Units Available: Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
- Starting Rents: Studio from $1,869, 1 bedrooms from $1,993, 2 bedrooms from $2,375
- Income Eligibility: $68,949 – $227,500
- Application Deadline: July 7th, 2025
- Building Information & More Photos:View here