NYC Housing Lottery: Open Lotteries & Deadlines
10 NYC housing lotteries are open for applications as of September 2026. This free RentReboot directory tracks each lottery’s income bands, rents, and deadlines, and RentReboot’s matching alerts can email you when a new lottery fits your household and income. Applying is always free through the city's official NYC Housing Connect portal.
Open lotteries
10
Next deadline
September 4, 2026
BLONDELL COMMONS
Monthly rents
$732–$3,600
across open lotteries
Open rental lotteries (September 2026)
| Lottery | Borough | Monthly rent | Household income | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLONDELL COMMONS | Bronx | $732–$2,745 | $29,418–$147,280 | September 4, 2026 · closes today |
| 1976 Needham Avenue | Bronx | $2,040–$2,583 | $74,880–$146,560 | September 8, 2026 · closes in 4 days |
| STARHILL PHASE II | Bronx | $777–$2,142 | $30,446–$126,240 | September 8, 2026 · closes in 4 days |
| 2074 Honeywell Avenue | Bronx | $2,000–$2,092 | $75,840–$122,160 | September 15, 2026 · closes in 11 days |
| 23-57 31st Street Apartments | Queens | $2,117 | $79,440–$122,160 | September 15, 2026 · closes in 11 days |
| 132 Brown Place Apartments | Bronx | $1,812–$2,713 | $67,886–$146,560 | September 18, 2026 · closes in 14 days |
| 1718 Crotona Park East Apartments | Bronx | $2,040–$2,962 | $75,703–$168,320 | September 22, 2026 · closes in 18 days |
| 624 Metropolitan Avenue Apartments - Units Still Available | Brooklyn | $3,600 | $132,069–$198,510 | September 22, 2026 · closes in 18 days |
| 1349 Commonwealth Avenue Apartments | Bronx | $2,502–$2,691 | $95,383–$238,160 | September 24, 2026 · closes in 20 days |
| One River Park 355 Exterior Street | Bronx | $1,936–$2,850 | $73,783–$238,160 | September 24, 2026 · closes in 20 days |
How the NYC housing lottery works
- Browse open lotteries (below or on NYC Housing Connect) and check the income and household-size requirements for each one.
- Create a free account on NYC Housing Connect and fill out your household profile — income, household size, and current address.
- Submit your application before the deadline. Applying is always free, and you can apply to as many lotteries as you qualify for.
- After the deadline, applications are assigned randomized numbers. If your number comes up, the building’s agent contacts you to verify documents and eligibility before offering a lease.
Some units carry preferences (for example, for residents of the local community district or municipal employees); the remaining units are open to all eligible applicants. Applying to NYC housing lotteries is always free through the city's official NYC Housing Connect portal.