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If you’re looking for a new spot and don’t want to shell out the majority of your paycheck every month, applying to a NYC affordable housing lottery is the best way to go about it.
NYC regularly posts new apartments for less than market price, including this new spot in Gowanus—one of, if not the most, rapidly-changing neighborhoods in the city.
Below, we’ve broken down all you need to know about this new listing.
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Where is it?
164 Fourth Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn in the Douglass Street Apartments.
How many units are available?
Fourty-eight units out of 160 residences in the 17-story building.
What units are available?
Four studios, 37 one-bedrooms and seven two-bedrooms. Five percent of units are set aside for residents with mobility issues while 2% is set aside for those with vision and hearing disability. Community Board residents get 20% preference for the units while NYC employees will get 5%.
How much do they cost?
It depends on income and household size, but the studios are listed between $903 to $3,447 per month and the two-bedrooms are listed at $1,142 to $3,689 per month.
Tenants are responsible for electricity including for the stove. Heat and hot water are included in the rent.
What else do we know about this building?
This new building has dishwashers in each unit, high-end kitchen appliances, as well as a music room, a gym, a pet spa, a co-working space and a sports court. You’d have to pay a $100/month amenity package to have access to the music room, gym, rooftop terrace, and 17th-floor lounge. Storage is also available for a fee.
According to the listing the building “raises the bar on urban living.” It’s also pet-friendly, allowing two pets per household with a 45-pound limit, and a refundable pet deposit of $300 that can be paid incrementally.
What’s nearby?
The beloved, family-friendly neighborhood Carroll Gardens with all its great mom-and-pop shops and restaurants is just a walk west across the canal. The Whole Foods market is just a 10 minute walk around the corner, and Powerhouse Arts, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club and Dinosaur BBQ are right across the street. This really is a prime location.
How do I qualify?
Your household income must be between 40% and 130% of the area median income (AMI)—approximately $33,875 and $218,010—per year. Qualified applicants will be required to meet additional selection criteria and those who live in NYC get a preference for apartments.
How do I apply and by what date?
To apply, you have to create an account on NYC Housing Connect, the main portal for the city’s affordable housing lotteries. You can find this listing here.
If you’re interested in throwing your hat into the ring to this affordable housing lottery, make sure to act fast—they tend to be pretty competitive and this building’s prime location probably means that the units won’t take long to get snatched up. The lottery ends on March 17, 2025.