List of NYC affordable housing lotteries ending in May

NEW YORK (PIX11) — More than 30 affordable housing lotteries are currently open in New York City, but many opportunities will soon close.

New Yorkers need to act fast, as 22 of the lotteries will be closed by the end of the month. Applications can be submitted on NYC Housing Connect.

List: NYC housing lotteries with the lowest income requirements

For information on how to improve your chances of winning one of the housing lotteries, click here.

Here are the housing lotteries expiring in May:

35-10 Union Street Apartments

35-10 Union Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
35-10 Union Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 9

  • Units available: 14 open units

  • Location: 35-10 Union Street, Queens

  • Eligible Income: $73,715 – $218,010

36-26 172nd Street Apartments

36-26 172nd Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
36-26 172nd Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 10

  • Units available: 2 open units

  • Location: 36-26 172nd Street, Queens

  • Eligible Income: $111,429 – $218,010

The Sierra Chelsea

The Sierra Chelsea (NYC Housing Connect)
The Sierra Chelsea (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 13

  • Units available: 11 open units

  • Location: 130 West 15th Street, Manhattan

  • Eligible Income: $107,623 – $161,590

Rockaway Village Phase 4 Apartments

Rockaway Village Phase 4 Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
Rockaway Village Phase 4 Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 14

  • Units available: 155 open units

  • Locations: 1605 Village Ln, 1607 Village Ln, Queens

  • Eligible Income: $107,623 – $161,590

27 Montrose Avenue Apartments

27 Montrose Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
27 Montrose Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 15

  • Units available: 3 open units

  • Location: 27 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $96,000 – $181,740

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Arthur Avenue Senior Apartments – Waiting List

Arthur Avenue Senior Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
Arthur Avenue Senior Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 17

  • Units available: 122 open units

  • Location: 600 East 179th Street, Bronx

  • Eligible Income: $0 – $69,900

45 Lenox Road Apartments

45 Lenox Road Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
45 Lenox Road Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 17

  • Units available: 14 open units

  • Location: 45 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $65,143 – $218,010

1821 Prospect Avenue Apartments

1821 Prospect Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
1821 Prospect Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 20

  • Units available: 32 open units

  • Location: 1821 Prospect Avenue, Bronx

  • Eligible Income: $100,252 – $218,010

26-25 4th Street Apartments

26-25 4th Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
26-25 4th Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 20

  • Units available: 50 open units

  • Location: 26-25 4th St, Queens

  • Eligible Income: $106,458 – $218,010

33 Franklin Street Apartments

33 Franklin Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
33 Franklin Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 20

  • Units available: 24 open units

  • Location: 33 Franklin St, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $55,680 – $181,740

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Burrelli NYC Apartments

Burrelli NYC Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
Burrelli NYC Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 20

  • Units available: 3 open units

  • Location: 23-09 Broadway, Queens

  • Eligible Income: $77,143 – $218,010

1148 Washington Avenue

1148 Washington Avenue (NYC Housing Connect)
1148 Washington Avenue (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 20

  • Units available: 8 open units

  • Location: 1148 Washington Avenue, Bronx

  • Eligible Income: $105,223 – $181,740

3633 Kingsbridge Avenue Apartments

3633 Kingsbridge Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
3633 Kingsbridge Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 23

  • Units available: 3 open units

  • Location: 3633 Kingsbridge Ave, Bronx

  • Eligible Income: $109,715 – $181,740

12-22 Astoria Blvd Apartments

12-22 Astoria Blvd Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
12-22 Astoria Blvd Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 23

  • Units available: 3 open units

  • Location: 1222 Astoria Blvd, Queens

  • Eligible Income: $96,000 – $218,010

69 Adams Street Apartments

69 Adams Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
69 Adams Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 24

  • Units available: 70 open units

  • Location: 69 Adams St, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $105,223 – $218,010

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2-24 26th Ave Apartments

2-24 26th Ave Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
2-24 26th Ave Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 27

  • Units available: 42 open units

  • Location: 2-24 26th Ave, Queens

  • Eligible Income: $105,223 – $218,010

3745 Riverdale Ave Apartments

3745 Riverdale Ave Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
3745 Riverdale Ave Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 27

  • Units available: 27 open units

  • Location: 3745 Riverdale Ave, Bronx

  • Eligible Income: $92,572 – $218,010

Nehemiah Spring Creek Phase 4C

Nehemiah Spring Creek Phase 4C (NYC Housing Connect)
Nehemiah Spring Creek Phase 4C (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 27

  • Units available: 203 open units

  • Location: 30 locations on Vandalia Avenue and Gateway Drive, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $18,480 – $154,080

299 East 161st Street Apartments

299 East 161st Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
299 East 161st Street Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 28

  • Units available: 47 open units

  • Location: 299 E 161 St, Bronx

  • Eligible Income: $62,983 – $218,010

90 Liberty Avenue Apartments

90 Liberty Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
90 Liberty Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 30

  • Units available: 3 open units

  • Location: 90 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $61,715 – $218,010

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676 Myrtle Avenue

676 Myrtle Avenue (NYC Housing Connect)
676 Myrtle Avenue (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 30

  • Units available: 6 open units

  • Location: 676 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $120,000 – $218,010

194 Buffalo Avenue Apartments

194 Buffalo Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
194 Buffalo Avenue Apartments (NYC Housing Connect)
  • Lottery closes: May 31

  • Units available: 3 open units

  • Location: 194 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn

  • Eligible Income: $68,400 – $181,740

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