Applied to these as a Deaf person and happy to see there's a preference! Also, if you do happen to have a sec 8 voucher you can be in any income (lower than the minimum) and still apply because the sec 8 subsidizes the rent up to the range. The only thing you have to look at is the rent they are charging because it must be under the voucher payment standard but that's still one way to get an apt. They all take sec 8 vouchers as well.

I did want to note that the lower the log number, the higher the chances which is randomly drawn at the lottery closing. I stand corrected that the time you apply does not really affect anything, but I still highly recommend you to be vigilant and check every day for new lotteries as some go by very quickly.

This is super helpful for people who are trying to figure this whole thing out! I just want to clarify some points you made. NYC has public housing which is what you mentioned in the beginning. That government funded housing is not just large brick buildings, there are many types in NYC. NYC also manages section 8 vouchers which is a federally funded voucher that tenants cant take to any unit as long as the market rent qualifies. Tenants will pay 30% of their income and will recertify every year, not every month. Sadly, the section 8 program is closed and not accepting applications. There are also other types of privately constructed and managed affordable housing that uses funding from the federal, state and local government, not just the 421-a tax abatement. I think you meant to say median income not medium-income. Developers who use government funding to create housing are able to create units based on different percentages of the area median-income (this is determined by the federal government). Each affordable housing program used is unique and uses different types of funding sources such as low income tax credits, low interest city loans, bonds, grants, and mortgages. There is low-income housing, mixed-income housing, supportive housing, senior housing, etc. These are the units that go through the housing lottery.

Great video! The visuals of how to fill out the application was very helpful. Keep up the great content!

Awesome Video! Finally someone made a decent video about Affordable Housing Lottery in NYC. I'm an Admin for Gypsy Housing. Just put your video as an announcement! Keep em coming!

I won The Housing Lottery 2016 and have a beautiful large studio , through NYC HOUSING CONNECT but I’ll be moving into a one bedroom now that I’m married .

Great explanation! Pretty sure not a lot of New Yorkers know that you can apply to multiple units for affording housing. It may be a lottery system, but you still have a chance as long as you provide all the required documents.

I need to save this video for when I plan to move to New York!

We applied 10 years ago finally our number came out went to see the apt too .It’s in lower east side but Now we have a house in queens so not sure we will still approved or not .We have mix feeling.It’s been 10 years so many changes as well .

Thank you for the video 💪🏾🔥🔥. I applied for 10 affordable housing 🤞🏾

Congratulations and best wishes to you. I always get excited when I see others accomplishing great things. I do have a question, you know how on the old housing connect website they asked us for our income, and asset information in our savings and checking. In the new housing connect website launched in July it only asks for our income information not asset information. Is there a specific amount I need to have in my checking and saving if I’m selected? Other then the rent and security deposit? I’ve seen other videos and some people say too much in your accounts will be counted towards your income so it’s just really confusing.

Hello, and thank you for your research and for all the information. I am single low income, retired, disabled. When looking over affordable housing, the required income in order to apply always exceeds what I can afford. Can you let me know what options are available, if any? I reside in Manhattan and would like to stay here. Thank you.

Hello. Can you tell me if the money you have in your checking and savings account is added to your gross income please

Do you remember your Log #? How low was it?

Do they accept felons? I have one felony from my past. But I've changed my life around completely

What if this is your first apartment ? How would you show prove of prior lease if you are living in a family house !

Hi, Christine i was watching your vid of your Accenture interview. I have one coming up soon and they mentioned the "Technology showcase". Do you have any advice or tips on how to succeed in that? And also do you have any advice or tips on doing well on the "Strength-based question and case question".

Hi Christine! I been looking for information about affordable housing because I am planning to move out my parents' apartment and get my own apartment, and this video is really helpful. I would like to ask, what happens if I don't have rent receives or a lease? because I live with my parents and I do not pay rent. How it will be for me? will it make my application difficult to be accepted?

Can college grads apply for these housing? I don’t currently have annual documents or paystub yet because I haven’t started working. But I do have an employment letter.

Did you do a house tour?

What happens when your application is under review?

Can you apply for several buildings or only one at a time?

Great

Please how much did you pay for the apartment they find for you thanks

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hi I really appreciate your videos! ive been applying for the lotteries with my sister for us to move out together but lets say that in a few months she decides to move with her boyfriend or changes her mind. if my income is still in the range for the lottery and we get called, would that be an issue?

Low Income housing 421A have to certify every month?

How can I contact you for assistance or help

I need information house or coundon

no Chinese Version？