{"id":598868,"date":"2026-02-18T14:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/598868\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:56:22","slug":"three-affordable-housing-lotteries-in-brooklyn-and-the-bronx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/598868\/","title":{"rendered":"Three affordable housing lotteries in Brooklyn and the Bronx"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to live in an apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Gowanus? Or in a prewar building near the Bronx Zoo with renovated rooms and brand-new fixtures?<\/p>\n<p>Three affordable housing lotteries that may help you reach these dreams are closing in late February or early March. In the Bronx, a lottery will place applicants on a waiting list for apartments in Belmont and Mount Eden. Applicants may apply even with no income; the maximum eligible household income is $210,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In Brooklyn, two lotteries offer apartments available to lease in Gowanus and East Williamsburg. Eligible applicants must earn between $32,160 and $226,800.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know before the deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BRONX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BELMONT, MT. EDEN\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Belle Eden Apartments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications close:<\/strong> Feb. 27<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligible income:<\/strong> $0 \u2013 $210,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Addresses:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/THE-BRONX-Feb.-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27842\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy of NYC Housing Connect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rent ranges:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For some buildings, rents are calculated as 30% of your income, while in others rents are fixed amounts based on income tiers calculated in reference to an Area Median Income (AMI).\u00a0Here is a partial snapshot of some available units, monthly rent, household size, income and asset limit requirements:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-17-at-11.40.49-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27851\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy of NYC Housing Connect. Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7399\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">For the full table, visit this listing.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A housing lottery is ending on Feb. 27 for <a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Belle Eden Apartments<\/a>, which are located in four 1920s-era buildings in Belmont and Mt. Eden in the Bronx.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The buildings were rehabilitated through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/hpd\/news\/018-25\/hpd-relaunch-neighborhood-pillars-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Neighborhood Pillars<\/a> city program, which supports the preservation of affordable housing. Renovations kept the apartments\u2019 prewar layouts but included new kitchens, bathrooms, fixtures and flooring.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Belmont buildings are near the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. They\u2019re close to the B, D, 4 and 1 trains. Rent includes hot water and heat but not electricity (including electric stove).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit an online application through <a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NYC Housing Connect<\/a>, the city\u2019s online affordable housing portal, by <strong>Feb. 27<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To apply by mail, request an application by sending a self-addressed envelope to:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Belle Eden Apartments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>c\/o Settlement Housing Fund, Inc.,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>247 W. 37th St., 19th Floor<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>New York, NY 10018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>BROOKLYN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EAST WILLIAMSBURG<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WB-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27843\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy of NYC Housing Connect.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>11 Gerry Street Apartments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications close:<\/strong> March 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligible income:<\/strong> <strong>$32,160 \u2013 $226,800<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rent range:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$812 \u2013 $2,155 for a one-bedroom\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>$965 \u2013 $2,576 for a two-bedroom\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>$1,105 \u2013 $2,966 for a three-bedroom\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>$1,222 \u2013 $3,298 for a four-bedroom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 11 Gerry St.<\/p>\n<p>The housing lottery for units in this new East Williamsburg development closes March 4. This building is being constructed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/hpd\/services-and-information\/inclusionary-housing.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Inclusionary Housing Program<\/a>, which is designed to promote and preserve affordable housing where zoning has been changed to encourage new development.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One- to four-bedroom apartments are available with modern designs and furnishings, including a patio or balcony, dishwasher, energy-efficient appliances, high-end kitchen appliances, countertops and finishes and an intercom.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The building is smoke-free and includes elevator access and an accessible entrance and security cameras. It\u2019s within steps of the G train and near the J, M, Z and L trains. Rent includes hot water and heat but not electricity (including electric stove). There are fees to use laundry machines and bicycle lockers.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WB-Room.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27844\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy of NYC Housing Connect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit an online application through <a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NYC Housing Connect<\/a> by <strong>March 4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To apply by mail, request an application by sending a self-addressed envelope to:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>11 Gerry St.<\/p>\n<p>c\/o All Borough Solutions\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>670 Flushing Ave. #316,<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn, NY 11206<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p>GOWANUS<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gowanus-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27840\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy of NYC Housing Connect.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Maison Bond Apartments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications close:<\/strong> March 9<br \/><strong>Eligible income:<\/strong> $37,955 \u2013 $175,000<br \/><strong>Neighborhood:<\/strong> Gowanus<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rent range:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$907 \u2013 $2,496 for a one-bedroom\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>$1,052 \u2013 $2,958 for a two-bedroom\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 335 Bond St.<\/p>\n<p>The housing lottery for one- and two-bedroom units in this Gowanus development closes March 9. This affordable housing development is being constructed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/hpd\/services-and-information\/inclusionary-housing.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Inclusionary Housing Program<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Maison Bond Apartments<\/a> offer expansive layouts, triple-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows and refined interior details. The neighborhood design is just as elegant, with canal-front pathways and historic architecture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Amenities include a fully equipped gym, bike storage lockers (accessible for a fee), a sunlit rooftop terrace with a deck overlooking the Gowanus Canal, a BBQ grill and prep kitchen, and a skybridge. One pet of 40 pounds or less (no aggressive breeds) is allowed per apartment. Tenants are responsible for heat, hot water, and electricity, including electric stove.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gowanus-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27849\"  \/>Credit: Courtesy of NYC Housing Connect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit an online application through <a href=\"https:\/\/housingconnect.nyc.gov\/PublicWeb\/details\/7376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NYC Housing Connect<\/a> by <strong>March 9<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To apply by mail, request an application by sending a self-addressed envelope to:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maison Bond\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>c\/o Affordable for NY\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>365 Flushing Ave. Suite 505<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn, NY 11205<\/p>\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/epicenter-nyc.com\/ending-soon-three-nyc-affordable-housing-lotteries-across-three-boroughs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>how the housing lottery process works<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Want to live in an apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Gowanus? 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