From eclectic restaurants to pulsating nightlife, the East Village is home to some of the most vibrant spots in the entire city, so you can understand our excitement about the affordable housing lottery that just opened in the neighborhood!
Dubbed The Houston, the building is located at 280 East Houston, putting it at an ideal location for easy access to eclectic dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. Residents will also have seamless public transportation connectivity, with the ability to embrace a lifestyle of comfort and convenience.
40 units are listed in the East Village affordable housing lottery, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, and New Yorkers with an income between $33,909 and $218,010 are eligible to apply. The pet-friendly residence (the pet policy allows a maximum of one dog up to 45 pounds at full growth, with certain breed restrictions) features modern apartments sprinkled with urban sophistication. Units feature washers, dryers, and dishwashers, high-end kitchen appliances, countertops, and finishes, and smart controls for heating and cooling.
Elevate your day-to-day living with fabulous amenities such as:
- Bike storage lockers
- Gymnasium
- Media room
- Recreation room
- Rooftop terrace
- Elevator
- Storage
Of the units, 18 are studios starting at $989, 14 are one-bedrooms starting at $1,059, and 8 are two-bedrooms starting at $1,906. And considering less than 5% of rents are affordable for NYC residents making the city’s average salary, you won’t want to pass up the opportunity to apply. Lucky for you, we spoke with the experts and have five secret tips to win an NYC housing lottery.
Interested residents have until May 27th, 2025 to apply. The lottery doesn’t require deposits or application fees and rent includes all utilities (gas stove and electricity including electric hot water and heat). 20% of the building’s units are preferred to go to Manhattan Community Board 3 residents, 5% of the units are preferred for NYC employees, while 2% is for vision/hearing and 5% for mobility.
And be sure to also check out the FiDi affordable housing lottery, which has studios to three-bedroom units starting at $932, and the Long Island City affordable housing lottery, with chic units starting at $1,548 (get an inside look below).
📍 280 East Houston
🚫 Deadline to apply: May 27th, 2025