Never Miss NYC Affordable Housing
Get instant alerts when new Housing Connect lotteries match your income, location, and needs.
Affordable Housing Alerts, Simplified
What This Is
Automated email alerts for NYC affordable housing lotteries that match your income and location.
Who It's For
NYC residents looking for rent-stabilized apartments through the official Housing Connect lottery system.
Problem It Solves
Stop manually checking Housing Connect daily. We monitor it for you and alert you the moment you qualify.
How It Works
Three simple steps to never miss an opportunity
Set Filters
Choose borough, bedrooms, and income range in under 60 seconds.
We Monitor Daily
Automated checks against Housing Connect for new matches.
Get Alerts
Instant email with rent, deadline, and application link.
Why Use This Instead of Checking Manually?
Housing Connect doesn't send alerts. Most people miss opportunities because they don't check daily.
Speed
Alerts sent within minutes of a new lottery posting. No more daily manual checks.
Smart Filtering
Only see lotteries that match your income, location, and bedroom needs.
Time Savings
Stop spending 10+ minutes daily checking Housing Connect. Set it and forget it.
Zero Spam
Only get emails when there's a match. No newsletters, promotions, or junk.
Most Common AMI Range
Maximum AMI Eligibility
Household Size Ranges
Not Sure If You Qualify?
Eligibility is based on Area Median Income (AMI) — your household income compared to NYC's median. Most lotteries target 30-80% AMI, but some accept up to 165%.
Use our calculator to see which income brackets you fall into and estimate monthly rent costs.
Check Eligibility NowLive Lottery Activity
Recent openings and closing-soon opportunities
Checking Latest Lotteries
We monitor Housing Connect daily. Sign up to get instant alerts when new opportunities open!
Live Lottery Activity
Recently opened and closing-soon affordable housing opportunities in NYC
Our system monitors NYC Housing Connect across all five boroughs daily for new lottery openings, deadline changes, and closing-soon opportunities.
- New listings appear within minutes of posting
- Closing deadlines updated daily from official sources
- Coverage: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
What is the NYC Housing Lottery?
Affordable rent-stabilized apartments across all five boroughs. Thousands of units open each year through Housing Connect, NYC's official affordable housing platform.
Rent-Stabilized Housing
Affordable rents based on household income
All Five Boroughs
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island
Income-Based Eligibility
Income levels from 30% to 165% AMI
Official Process
Managed by NYC HPD through Housing Connect
Built for New Yorkers
We're an independent service using official NYC Open Data. No scraping, no hidden fees, no spam—just faster access to affordable housing opportunities.
Official Sources Only
All data from NYC Open Data API and Housing Connect
Simple Pricing
$2.99/month, cancel anytime, no hidden charges
Your Privacy Matters
Email never shared, sold, or used for marketing
Not affiliated with NYC HPD, HDC, or Housing Connect. Independent alert service.
Common Questions
Quick answers to help you decide
What does it cost?
$2.99/month with no long-term commitment. Cancel anytime.
How often will you email me?
Only when new lotteries matching your preferences open. You control what you see based on your filters.
Is this an official NYC government website?
No, we are an independent service. We monitor public listings from Housing Connect and help you stay informed.
Do you apply to lotteries for me?
No. We send you alerts with direct application links. You apply yourself on Housing Connect.
Ready to Get Started?
Never miss an affordable housing opportunity. Get instant alerts when new lotteries match your preferences.
Cancel anytime • No long-term commitment
- Instant email alerts for matching lotteries
- Filter by borough, bedrooms, and income
- Official data from NYC Housing Connect
- No setup fees or hidden charges
- Cancel or pause anytime
Secure payment • Your email is never shared