The affordable housing lottery for 165 Willoughby Street opened in April 2026. The 27-story residential building in Downtown Brooklyn contains 430 total apartments. Of those, 20 are available through NYC Housing Connect at rents below the market rate for new construction in the area.
What is available
Five studios at a monthly rent of $2,063. Household income must fall between $75,669 and $108,560 to apply.
Fifteen two-bedrooms at a monthly rent of $2,616. Household income must fall between $97,235 and $146,560 to apply.
All 20 units are set aside at 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). Applicants whose income sits outside the listed bands for each unit type are not eligible.
Rent is rent-stabilized, meaning future increases are governed by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board rather than market conditions.
What rent covers
Rent includes hot water. Tenants are responsible for electricity, including the electric stove and heating system.
About the building
165 Willoughby Street was developed by The Jay Group and designed by J Frankl Architects. It is located in Downtown Brooklyn, on the eastern edge of Fort Greene, between Gold Street and Bridge Street. The site is two blocks from Fort Greene Park and across the street from a Trader Joe's. The nearest subway stations are DeKalb Avenue (B, Q, R, W) and Jay Street–MetroTech (A, C, F, R), both within a five-minute walk.
Building amenities listed in the lottery materials include a pool, spa, indoor rock-climbing wall, gym, rooftop terrace, lounge, game room, business center, media room, and a dog park on site. Some amenities carry separate fees. Two pets are allowed per unit, with a combined weight cap of 60 pounds and breed restrictions.
Each apartment includes a dishwasher and an in-unit washer and dryer.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through NYC Housing Connect at housingconnect.nyc.gov. Paper applications can also be requested by mail. The deadline is June 29, 2026. Applications postmarked or submitted online after that date will not be considered.
First time applying? Here is how to apply to the Housing Connect lottery.
The lottery selects qualified applicants at random. Selection does not guarantee placement; selected applicants must still meet income, household size, and other eligibility requirements during the formal review process.
Eligibility checklist
- Household income within the listed range for the unit type sought.
- Household size appropriate to the unit (studio for one or two persons; two-bedroom for two to five persons in most cases).
- Standard rental requirements such as credit history, prior rental history, and source of income.
A full list of eligibility rules, household size charts, and required documents is published with the listing on NYC Housing Connect.
Context
165 Willoughby Street is listed among the active lotteries on Weverit's lottery index. The 80 percent AMI band at this listing covers households earning roughly $75,000 to $147,000, which sits near the upper end of what NYC affordable-housing programs typically reach.
The building's HPD violations history, 311 complaint patterns, and rent-stabilization registration history are visible on the Weverit building report for 165 Willoughby Street. The report draws from the same public records that govern the rent-stabilized status of these units.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Lottery opens | April 2026 |
| Application deadline | June 29, 2026 |
| Selection notification | After deadline closes; specific date set by housing agency |
The deadline is firm: June 29, 2026.
