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COLUMBIA COMMONS I Housing Lottery
Applications are open until August 28, 2026 — closes in 14 days.
COLUMBIA COMMONS I is a NYC Housing Connect rental lottery at 498 Columbia St, Brooklyn 11231 in Northwest Brooklyn. It offers 239 affordable units (68 studios, 86 one-bedrooms, 85 two-bedrooms) at $777–$2,668 per month for households of 1–5 people earning $30,446–$183,200 per year. Applications are free and close on August 28, 2026.
Key facts
| Address | 498 Columbia St, Brooklyn 11231 |
|---|---|
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Neighborhood | Northwest Brooklyn |
| Affordable units | 239 |
| Unit mix | 68 studios, 86 one-bedrooms, 85 two-bedrooms |
| Monthly rent | $777–$2,668 |
| Annual household income | $30,446–$183,200 |
| Household size | 1–5 people |
| Application deadline | August 28, 2026 (closes in 14 days) |
Rents and income limits by unit type
| Unit | Monthly rent | Units | Annual household income | AMI band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | 24 | $30,446–$54,280 | 40% AMI |
| Studio | $1,243 | 23 | $46,423–$81,420 | 60% AMI |
| Studio | $1,779 | 21 | $64,800–$135,700 | 100% AMI |
| 1 Bedroom | $980 | 19 | $37,920–$61,080 | 40% AMI |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,563 | 51 | $57,909–$91,620 | 60% AMI |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,233 | 16 | $80,880–$152,700 | 100% AMI |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,165 | 24 | $45,669–$73,280 | 40% AMI |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,864 | 37 | $69,635–$109,920 | 60% AMI |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,668 | 24 | $97,200–$183,200 | 100% AMI |
Building amenities
Elevator, Bike storage lockers, Community center, Energy-efficient appliances, High-speed internet, Intercommunication device, Outdoor areas, Outdoor terrace, Security cameras, Security guard, Shared laundry room
About this lottery
239 Newly Constructed Units located at 498 Columbia Street in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn (CB-6).
How to apply
Apply for free before August 28, 2026 on the official listing: COLUMBIA COMMONS I on NYC Housing Connect. You will need a free Housing Connect account and a completed household profile.
Applying to NYC housing lotteries is always free through the city's official NYC Housing Connect portal.