- NYC Housing connnect
There's nothing AFFORDABLE about housing connect. Everytime I check my email when a new one comes in, it further vexes me to the point where I can't even get a word out due to pure frustration. I...
131 points75 comments4 d ago
- Lease signed: 159 Boerum Street/The Welz (Reside 60%Ami)
Hello, After years, I’ve won a lottery apartment. The process was rough for about a day when I didn’t think my paperwork would pass, but overall pretty smooth. From applying, to lease signing, it...
86 points26 comments7 d ago
- Hmmmm - $2022 Studio
Is this worth the $2022 a month @ 622 11th Avenue I dont need to move until June 2027 but I am entertaining this listing given that I have been waiting for 10+ months.
75 points62 comments2 d ago
- It is honestly messed up how many people think housing lottery winners are 'bad tenants' with no income when the minimum income floor and paperwork audit are stricter than a mortgage
Just got out of an argument in another sub where guys were claiming that the 20% affordable lottery units in 80/20 buildings ruin the building because 'people who don't work move in.' It blows my...
70 points43 comments2 d ago
- Re-rental found on StreetEasy
TLDR: I successfully found a re-rental of an affordable housing unit on StreetEasy. In August, I moved into an affordable housing unit. I originally found the apartment on StreetEasy and had no...
27 points18 comments4 d ago
- 960 Franklin has lost their mind
At a whopping $3950, no microwave, and across from Ebbets Field projects and a men’s shelter you get this small piece of space.
13 points25 comments1 d ago
- Best Re-Rental sites?
Hi friends! Having NO luck on the lottery (as most of us are in the same position) - has anyone had luck with re-rental companies?
9 points14 comments6 d ago
- Lease Start Date
I was just sent a lease to review (ahhhh!!) but they gave me 10 days notice? Anyone had success pushing this back? Any tips? Obviously need time to notify current place, pack/move, and I have...
8 points10 comments5 d ago
- Housing finally reached out to and it looks promising
I was reached out by the apartment initially in January of 2026 but ironically it was lost and I didnt view it until they reached out to me the second time which was beginning of October. They...
7 points1 comment6 d ago
- Resigning 1 or 2 year lease with rent freeze
Hey all - I’m in a fairly small 130 % Ami 1br that I got as a rerental through reside. While the apartment and location have been pleasant, I do think I am still paying too much of my salary...
7 points9 comments7 d ago