From Harlem to Williamsburg to Hudson Yards, NYC has been listing some pretty incredible affordable housing lotteries, and considering us city dwellers are paying 164% more in rent than the average American, we’ll take all the affordable housing we can get! And we have some good news: a Gowanus Affordable Housing Lottery has just opened!
Being called the 420 Carroll Street Apartments, the lottery is actually comprised of two buildings located along the Gowanus canal, so beyond stunning luxury units residents will also have access to a beautiful waterfront promenade. The latest housing gem has 90 affordable units available, and New Yorkers making an income between $31,200 and $181,740 are eligible.
The pet-friendly building (with large dogs allowed!) is designed for comfort and convenience and offers an amazing array of amenities–and way more amenities than we’re used to seeing! They include, but aren’t limited to:
- Garages & covered parking
- Bike storage lockers
- In-unit washers & dryers
- In-unit dishwashers
- Patio or balcony
- Gymnasium
- Yoga/dance studio
- Media room
- Party room
- Doorman
- Elevator
Of the 90 available units 12 are studios starting at $784, 50 are one bedrooms starting at $828, 21 are two bedrooms starting at $967, and 7 are three bedrooms starting at $1,093.
And considering apartments.com notes that the average monthly rent for a studio in NYC is $3,133, and less than 5% of rents are affordable for New York City dwellers making the city’s average salary, you definitely won’t want to miss this lottery!
Interested residents have until October 28, 2024 to apply to the Gowanus affordable housing lottery. The lottery doesn’t require deposits or application fees and, in addition to rent, selected tenants will be responsible for electricity, electric stove, and electric heat. 20% of the building’s units are preferred to go to Brooklyn Community Board 6 residents, 5% of the units are preferred for NYC employees, while 2% is for vision/hearing and 5% for mobility. Apply here.
And, to help your chances at snagging a unit, be sure to read these five secret tips to win an NYC housing lottery straight from the pros.
📍 424 Carroll Street & 436 Carroll Street, Brooklyn
🚫 Deadline to apply: October 28, 2024