Live NYC Housing Lotteries
Real-time updates from NYC Housing Connect • All 5 boroughs
This page lists currently open NYC affordable housing lotteries sourced from NYC Housing Connect. Each listing shows the application deadline, income requirements (AMI band), available unit types, and borough. Data is refreshed every few hours. Use the filters above to narrow by borough or sort by closing date.
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