A new affordable housing lottery is open for a newly constructed building in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn — 13 studios, with rents starting at $940 a month. Applications close June 25, 2026.
The Building
The affordable housing lottery is open for 275 20th Street, a newly constructed five-story building in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn. All 13 available units are studios, offered through NYC Housing Connect across three income tiers (40%, 90%, and 100% of the area median income).
The location sits in one of South Brooklyn's quieter pockets — near Green-Wood Cemetery, with the D, F, G, N, and R trains within reach. The area straddles the Greenwood Heights / South Slope border (listings use both names).
The Units and Income Bands
All 13 units are studios, across three AMI tiers:
- 40% AMI: $940/month — eligible incomes $38,778 to $54,280
- 90% AMI: $2,315/month — eligible incomes $85,920 to $122,130
- 100% AMI: $2,590/month — eligible incomes $94,560 to $135,700
Household size: 1 to 2 people. Building features include pet-friendly policies, shared laundry, a smoke-free environment, and security cameras.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via NYC Housing Connect or postmarked no later than June 25, 2026. Income and household size requirements apply per tier.
See this lottery's full unit mix, rents, and income bands on Weverit's lottery page for 275 20th Street.
Before You Apply
Review the building's complaints, permits, violations, ownership records, and neighborhood data on Weverit. A few minutes of due diligence tells you what the listing won't.
Source: NYC Housing Connect. This article is for informational purposes only.
