What to Know
- An affordable housing lottery in Brooklyn for seniors would offer $0 monthly rent for apartments or studios.
- The opportunity is for residents of minimum 62 years who win the lottery for the apartments Sunset Ridge Senior Apartmentsas described by NYC Housing Connection.
- Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than March 17, 2023. Late applications will not be considered. To fill out the application you can go here.
NEW YORK — Renting costs in New York City are rising, but there are opportunities to find rentals that are priced to fit your pocket, and could even be virtually free.
That’s the case with an affordable housing lottery in Brooklyn aimed at seniors who could rent apartments or studios without having to pay rent as low as $0.
The opportunity is for residents of minimum 62 years who win the lottery for the apartments Sunset Ridge Senior Apartmentsas described by NYC Housing Connection.
Below we will tell you the details of how to request one of the spaces, requirements and the description of the building in Brooklyn.
Where is Sunset Ridge Senior Apartments?
Sunset Ridge Senior Apartments has 57 units and is under construction at 6309 4th Avenue and 414 63rd Street Brooklyn, New York 11220 in the Sunset Park neighborhood.
These will have high-efficiency appliances, community classes and events, outdoor areas, roof terrace, shared laundry room.
The building is being constructed through the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s Senior Affordable Rental Apartment (SARA) Program and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Tax Credit for New York State Low Income Housing (SLIHC) and the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Programs.
Who can apply for the lottery program?
Those who may qualify for one of the units are individuals or households that have at least one household member who is 62 or older and who meet the income and household size requirements. Qualified applicants will need to meet additional selection criteria.
AVAILABLE UNITS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Study:
- For studios there are 36 units available with space for one or two people.
- Annual Family Income:
- For one person: minimum $0 – maximum $46,700.
- For two people: minimum $0 – maximum $53,400.
one room apartment
- For one-bedroom apartments there are 21 units for one, two or three people.
- Annual Family Income:
- For one person: minimum $0 – maximum $46,700.
- For two people: minimum $0 – maximum $53,400.
- For three people: minimum $0 – $0 – $60,050.
Other points to keep in mind:
- Tenants are responsible for electricity, including electric stove. Rent includes heat and hot water.
- Household size includes all the people who will live with the person, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria.
- Household income includes wages, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines are subject to change.
*$66,700 asset limit applies not including specifically designated retirement accounts.
How can I apply for the housing lottery?
People can apply online or by mail.
To apply online, visit nyc.gov/housingconnect.
To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to SUNSET RIDGE Apartments, C/O Fifth Avenue Committee 621 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Submit only one application per development. Please do not submit duplicate applications.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not apply online and also submit on paper. Applicants who submit more than one application may be disqualified. Also, to receive a Spanish translation and paper application, send an envelope addressed to: SUNSET RIDGE Apartments, C/O Fifth Avenue Committee 621 Degraw Street Brooklyn NY 11217. On the back of the envelope, write in English the word “ ENGLISH.” Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by March 17, 2023.
Until when can I send the application?
Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than March 17, 2023. Late applications will not be considered.
No deposits or application fees will be required.
What happens after the application is submitted?
After the deadline, applications are selected for review through a lottery process. If the person’s is selected and appears to qualify, they will be invited to a criteria appointment to continue the determination process. Appointments are typically scheduled 2-10 months after the application deadline. You will be asked to bring documents verifying the size of your household, the identity of
your household members and household income.
Where can I fill out the application?
To fill out the application you can go here.
More information
For more information on NYC Housing Connect ir aquí.
For more details on Brooklyn senior housing go here or here.
