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Credit: NYC Housing Connect<\/p>\nLooking for a below-market apartment in New York City? Check out these three affordable housing lotteries in the Bronx and Brooklyn for a wide range of income levels from about $37,000 to $140,000. One lottery in Hunts Point will place applicants on a waiting list for current and future vacancies, while the others offer units in newly constructed apartments with modern amenities.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what to know before the deadlines.<\/p>\n
THE BRONX<\/p>\n
HUNTS POINT<\/p>\n
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Peninsula Building 1B Waiting List<\/a><\/p>\n Applications close: Apr. 3<\/p>\n Eligible income: $37,041 \u2013 $140,000<\/p>\n Address: 720 Tiffany St.<\/p>\n Rent range:<\/p>\n $984 \u2013 $1,345 for a studio<\/p>\n $1,177 \u2013 $1,638 for a one-bedroom<\/p>\n $1,405 \u2013 $2,006 for a two-bedroom<\/p>\n This waiting list<\/a> will lease a total of seven current and future vacancies at Peninsula 1B, which is near the 2, 5, 6 and C trains and multiple bus routes (Bx46, Bx19, Bx11, Bx27, Bx35, Bx6 and BX6-SBS).\u00a0<\/p>\n The building was developed through the Extremely Low and Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) program<\/a>, which funds low-income multi-family rental projects where 80% of units are affordable for households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), at least 15% for formerly homeless New Yorkers, and up to 20% for moderate-income households.\u00a0<\/p>\n The building is near the Hunts Point Recreation Center and Produce Market, as well as Soundview and St. Mary\u2019s Parks in either direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n Amenities include a community room with a kitchenette, an outdoor terrace, bike storage room, children\u2019s playroom, laundry room and fitness room. The rent includes heat and hot water, but tenants are responsible for electricity.\u00a0<\/p>\n How to apply:<\/p>\n Submit an online application<\/a> through NYC Housing Connect by Apr. 3.<\/p>\n WEST FARMS<\/p>\n Bronx Park South<\/a><\/p>\n Applications close: Apr. 3<\/p>\n Eligible income: $39,155 \u2013 $140,000<\/p>\n Address: 872 Bronx Park South<\/p>\n Rent range:<\/p>\n $1,031 \u2013 $1,274 for a studio<\/p>\n $1,300 \u2013 $2,211 for a one-bedroom<\/p>\n $1,543 \u2013 $2,636 for a two-bedroom<\/p>\n This lottery is for 53 affordable units at Bronx Park South, a new development across from the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. The building is accessible by the 2 and 5 trains at West Farms Square and bus connections to Fordham Road and the Metro-North.<\/p>\n Amenities include free WIFI in common spaces, a community room and a card-operated laundry room. The building is smoke-free and has security cameras, bike storage lockers and an on-site resident manager.\u00a0<\/p>\n Apartments include a refrigerator and electric stove. No pets are allowed, except for service animals. The rent includes heat and hot water, but tenants are responsible for electricity, including the electric stove.\u00a0<\/p>\n Preference is given to New York City residents and special priority to residents of Bronx Community Board 6, city employees, veterans and applicants who need accessible units.\u00a0<\/p>\n How to apply:<\/p>\n Submit an online application<\/a> through NYC Housing Connect by Apr. 3.<\/p>\n Request an application by mail by sending a self-addressed envelope to:<\/p>\n Bronx Park South c\/o Sycamore Birch Management<\/p>\n 869 Morris Park Avenue, 2nd Floor BROOKLYN<\/p>\n 400 Thatford Avenue Apartments<\/a><\/p>\n Applications close: Apr. 10<\/p>\n Eligible income: $37,955 \u2013 $129,600<\/p>\n Address: 400 Thatford Ave.<\/p>\n Rent range for all studios:<\/p>\n $940 \u2013 $963 (40% AMI)<\/p>\n $1,490 \u2013 $1,513 (60% AMI)<\/p>\n Up to $2,613 (100% AMI)<\/p>\n This lottery<\/a> is open for studio apartments only at 400 Thatford Avenue in Brownsville. The building is accessible by the 3, 4 and L trains.<\/p>\n Only some apartments have in-unit washers and dryers, though all residents have access to a shared laundry room. Apartments also have high-end countertops, finishes and modern appliances. The smoke-free building offers bike storage lockers.<\/p>\n You\u2019re also in luck if your family includes a small- or medium-sized furry member: Pets under 40 lbs. are allowed with a $300 one-time, refundable deposit. The rent includes heat and hot water, but tenants are responsible for electricity, including the electric stove.\u00a0<\/p>\n Preference is given to Brooklyn Community Board 16 residents, as well as city employees, veterans and applicants who need accessible units.<\/p>\n How to apply:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bronx-Park-South-1.png\")
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Bronx, NY 10462<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BK2.png\")
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