What winners rave about
- Predictable rent, stabilized leases, and community.
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NYC Housing Lottery Success Stories & Expectations
Balanced look at what winners love—and what still frustrates them—after moving in.
Updated 1/18/2025
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- Management response times, amenity disparities, and building quirks.
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- Read HPD filings, request maintenance logs, and ask residents.
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