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how to get INSANELY CHEAP rent in NYC // the new york city affordable housing lottery
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- Back with a video I'm really excited about! The NYC housing lottery is something I've been singing the praises of forever, and I can't believe more people don't know about it. It's truly the only way that I've been able to live by myself in New York City these past five years. In this video, I detail my history with the affordable housing lottery - I've won TWICE! - and walk you through the process of applying for an apartment. I even include a mini apartment tour of my $875 a month apartment in here. And the tour of my new middle income apartment is coming soon!
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to comment down below and I'll do my best to answer them!
UPDATE 12/9/20: I uploaded a video of an apartment tour of this low income apartment! Check it out here: • EMPTY NEW YORK APARTME...
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Links talked about:
housing connect: housingconnect...
city data housing lottery forum: www.city-data....
I also didn't talk about this in the video but I found this handbook incredibly helpful: www1.nyc.gov/a...
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About me: Hey, everyone! I'm Danielle, a former Disney cast member who now lives in NYC & works on Broadway! Join me for videos on Disney, Broadway, travelling as well as travel hacking with credit card points and miles, living in New York City, and lifestyle content. Welcome!
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Here's a link to the empty apartment tour of my low income ($875/mo) lottery apartment: ruclips.net/video/DmRHuqdi89o/видео.html
And here's an apartment tour of my "middle income" housing lottery apartment: ruclips.net/video/qyhpAMVQ4XE/видео.html
Also: a reminder to please keep the comments polite - every point of view is valid, appreciated, and valued. My intention for this video was to share my experience with the housing lottery and to bring this process to the attention of those who may not know about it but could really benefit from it - it absolutely changed my life and I hope it can change the lives of others. I also want to reiterate that there absolutely SHOULD be more affordable housing in New York, and there needs to be more resources available to offer it to those people that aren't privileged enough to have the tools needed to apply for these developments. Thank you!
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Hello, I know this is an old vid but i really appreciate you taking the time to share this. As someone who is 17, struggles with mental health issues and wanting to leave my toxic household this video provided me with a lot of info so thank you so much
Of course! Thank you for watching and I wish you all the best. 💚
I still think its crazy you chose to live with me over the financial district apartment interview... that makes me feel so loved!
honestly if you hadn't moved back to the pnw that first time we probably would've had a few more years of living together! we were the best team!
I’m here for your mellow voice
Haha i'm glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching (or listening)!
It's amazing that these programs have a lottery. So because too many people need assistance your randomly selected. Sounds like you got very blessed and ate trying to help others to be blessed. Thankyou
The goal is to help people! Thank you for stopping by!
@@DanielleDoherty I know people who have entered each drawing and never won. So how is it so instant as you say ?
Hi 😊 i applied to 47 apartments lol! Praying to get the Gothampoint Lottery in LIC. 🙏🏼❤️Have a good day
Good luck!!
Hi can I set notifications for the housing connect website? That way if new listings are listed then I'll get an email notification
You can!
THANK YOU !!
currently live with 3 other people and would love my own space!!!!!
of course! fingers crossed it comes through for you!
This is soooooooo informative. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
I been applying since 2014 sometimes I feel they judge people by their last name always send me letter why I can’t be approved which is unfair. The new site is also hard to understand.
I'm so sorry. Their new site really is difficult to understand - I can't seem to get it to work sometimes. Keep in mind you can always appeal the letters if your numbers match up and you do qualify! It should say in the letter the steps to appeal - I think they're all required to do that.
No by ethnicity in Long Island city Queens there’s hardly any minorities in them buildings. it’s white people and asian people
Can anyone tell me how to apply for rerentals? I've seen so many videos and posts mentioning them, but no one actually tells you how to apply.
Your voice is so relaxing, you need to do something with those pipes. I think voice acting would be a great idea for you.
that's so kind; thank you!
Thank you, so much for that information. It was very informative 😊❤👍🎉
You're so welcome!
Great video! Helpful info! Great program by HPD!
Thank you so much!
How often does housing connect update and add new lotteries ?
thanks for this video btw very helpful
Thank you for watching! There's no set time, it's just when the new lotteries become available. It's important to check regularly!
Does this work with New Jersey? Overall amazing video thank you!
Unfortunately not for NJ - they have different rules! Thanks for watching!
how long does it take for the city approve? i was approved by the management and now waiting for city approval :(
There's no set time! My most recent one took about two months, and they came back to me once or twice for more paperwork. With the virus, I'm sure it's delayed a bit. Good luck! 🤞🏼
I literally just applied a week ago I hope I get something I been trough so much that I dont want to live with people I just started working again in september after being out of work because of covid so I wont have a W2 until january, but I hope if I do get picked by then i'll be ok. Dont want to live with roommates and a bunch of people and cant afford the avarage 1500 for a 1B lived here my whole life and now finally getting myself together working in what I like, but its gonna take me a year to get a raise so I got to hope I get into housing applied to quite a number of properties so crossing my fingers.
Crossing my fingers for you, too!
@@DanielleDoherty thanks!!
Do you mind sharing where you applied? I’m a single parent struggling to stay afloat with the rental prices in NYC
Super helpful! How was your experience receiving two lottery apartments? Did you break your lease to move into the middle income lottery apartment?
Thank you! I did break my lease. I'm very lucky that they let me out early because they had people on a wait list for the building. I know other people weren't so lucky last year!
Great Video!
Quick Question*
Is it mandatory to give out all the bank information while registration (i.e. deposits/current savings etc)?
Hi Ahmad! Yes, it is - the building's have to prove that you qualify (esp if they get audited) so that they can get their tax breaks.
@@DanielleDoherty how do they verify this?
@@davidhouston6603 I'm not completely sure but they do take quite a bit of paperwork from you so there must be a verification process!
Thanks for posting this video.
Sure!
Considering the wages of most jobs and the fact that everyone doesn’t go to college the rent shouldn’t be this high it’s like so unrealistic to expect these amounts from single people who have other bills and have to feed and clothe themselves . The average person makes $1200 to $2k after tax a month the average rent is $2k or more and the cheapest is a thousand plus so if you are by yourself you might not have enough and if you do you might barely get by with food and other bills because your rent is taking most of your money
I agree, Steve!
@@DanielleDoherty Thank you and might I add that most of the rent in NYC is higher then the mortgage
super super super helpful your awesome an thank you!!!!!!!
Thank you!
Are my chances better if I include family ?or is it better by myself ?
That's gonna depend on how many apartments they have at each size, and the income levels of your family.
HI THERE! 🙋♀️ I HAVE BEEN APPLYING SINCE 2018, AND STILL APPLYING TO THE NEW WEBSITE, I applied already to around 35 buildings, but nothing yet, and I don’t give up, but now I feel sad, I lost my job with the crisis in NYC, I’m afraid if I got contact they reject me. Do you think they will do that? How they contact us, by email or a phone call? 😢 Great video by the way, hugs from Brooklyn. ❤️
I'm so sorry about you losing your job! I haven't worked in almost a year so I totally understand. The only thing I can say is that you will cross that bridge when you get to it - when you are eventually contacted by a building, explain to the administrator your situation. I really don't know what they will do because we've never been through a crazy time like this before! And they have always contacted me through email. I hope that helps and I truly wish you luck! Hugs to you!
@@DanielleDoherty YOU’RE AMAZING AND SO POLITE, and sorry for your job as well. 🙏🥰 Thank you so much, your answers make me feel much better, but hopefully someone in my situation read this msg and let me know if they got the apartment or not. Anyway I will keep myself positive, 🙏 Thank you and God bless!
Very informative! xo
Thanks for watching, Lola!
Very helpful! Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
What was your log number ? Close to ?
Thanks for the video
Of course! So my log number for the low-income apartment was in the 5,000s (but keep in mind I lived in the same community board!) and the number for my current building was almost 300. Hope that helps!
Hi there Danielle, how are you? Hope you're well! Looking over your video's again. Was wondering do you have any tips for getting the low log number you got for your 2nd unit? All my log numbers are ridiculously high. I've just gotten a log number of 845 my lowest in the entire 7 yrs I been applying 😢
Hi, Maxine! Truthfully, I can't tell you how I got it so low. I truly think it was just luck because the log numbers are randomized.
Hello! How long did it take to get your application approved by HPD?
It really depends on whether the project is completed or not. It took about two months, I think, for the first one, and longer for the second because COVID happened during it.
Daneielle , thank you so much for the video! do you personally consulting? I can really use your help with this housing stuff
Hi, thanks for watching! And no, I don't - I am sure there have been rule changes since I've applied/gotten my apartments and so I don't want to steer anyone wrong by consulting. I just want to share my experiences! But I'm happy to try to answer any questions you may have.
@@DanielleDoherty Thank you so much for your kind response! TBH I have too many questions to ask on here, its just been super difficult finding housing in NYC as low-income Latina with the voucher. If you get a chance you should watch a video about over 80 real taste companies and luxury housing discriminating on people with vouchers.. making it nearly impossible to find a nice safe place. if you could make video about this it would amazing! thanks again you ROCK :)
Hi, not sure if you’ll see this comment but what if someone gets called to set up an interview, but never get called on the actual interview date. Should I reach out or simply wait?
Hi! I would definitely reach out if they called to set it up!
I don’t see the log number in the new website version. I just see the application number which is 102500. What does it mean? where we can see the log number?
Hi! I did some digging and it looks like the new Housing Connect site doesn't currently show log numbers. According to a poster on City Data (which has a whole subforum for the NYC Housing Lottery) that contacted the administrators of Housing Connect, application numbers are NOT the same as log numbers, but it's not currently known when log numbers will be shown on the site.
Great video thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you
you're welcome!
Hi, did your lease end or did you break your lease to move into your new apartment?
I broke my lease but luckily my old management company was very understanding. I know that can be rare!
Hello. Can you tell me if your checking and savings account is added to your gross income.
I don't believe it is but it is considered an "asset". This handbook really breaks it down: www1.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/services/marketing-handbook.pdf
Hi Danielle! This was a great video with tons of information. I wanted to ask, if they ask you to provide your Venmo history, how far back of your venmo history do you need to provide? (i.e. from the time you first created the account?)
I've been looking out & have my eye on this affordable housing unit in my neighborhood for years now, ever since they announced it about 3 years ago. It's currently still under construction (delayed due to our situation) but should be done this Summer. I plan on applying but the place I'm renting now, has been cash only with no lease, would that become an issue when/if I'm asked to submit certain documents??
Looking forward to hearing back from you!
Hi! Thanks for the kind words. I just looked back and it was 3 full months of Venmo history. In terms of your rent: for both apartments I applied for, they required my current lease or if I was renting from a friend (roommate but not on the lease) a notarized letter from them essentially saying they were the landlord. I'm worried that may be a problem for you!
I received an affirmation letter of interest in which they asked me for my income and desired bedroom size. Can you shine some light on this? My log number is 1400
That sounds good! They might just be confirming your info or they're moving forward with you in the process.
Did you receive such letter? I’m so excited and nervous at the same time. I hope they contact me again. Furthermore, they mentioned it is for the west farms project. Any idea on how long it might take to hear back or should I follow up with them? Thanks for acknowledging me by the way!
@@littlemisspookyness Of course! All you can really do is just confirm the items they ask for and hope they will reach out again. From my experience, 1400 is a good log number. Mine was in the 5000s for my previous housing lotto apartment and I still got it! Good luck!
@@DanielleDoherty thank you so much. Hopefully I’ll be back with good news next time for an update.
Me encanto tu video, excelente informacion, hace unos dias aplique a un aparamento de loteria. Te tengo una pregunta. cuanto tiempo se toman para llamar a una persona?
Hi! I don't speak Spanish but I think you're asking how long it took for them to contact me! Honestly, it varies with the completion of the development and the paperwork on their side. It definitely took the better part of a year, though.
@@DanielleDoherty thanks darling!
Hi thanks for the great vid. I am trying to enter the housing lottery now and I am wondering if the minimum income reflects my gross income or net? I am self employed do I am able to write off a lot of work expenses on my annual tax return. Thank you !
Hi, Mark! Thanks for the compliments on the video! So I went through my email and found this sentence from an old housing lottery I applied to referring to self employment:
"An estimated projection of your NET self-employment income (gross income minus expenses) for the next 12 months. CPA letter or tax preparer statement on letterhead, or notarized self-statement. Copies of expenses, receipts, and other backup documentation may be required."
I hope that helps!
@@DanielleDoherty thank you so much, hugely helpful
of course!
Thanks so much!!!
Of course!
Oh man I would love to win the lottery in some good ol new york housing
it's truly life changing! btw love your channel!
Do you have to live in nyc in-order to aply?
unfortunately, this is something i don't know for sure. to apply, no you don't have to live in the city, but i have never heard of anyone outside the city getting selected.
what if they increase monthly payment ..and you can't pay for it ?? would they kick you out ?? they said it is depend on ...rent guideline board determines Each year....(I feel it is uncertain reason, it meant not sure weather they will increase each year or not )
With the types of apartments on the housing lottery, they can only increase the rent a certain percentage each year (I think 1-2% but could be wrong). It's not market rate. Like any apartment, if you can't pay that increase, then you would have to move.
@@DanielleDoherty of cos if i can't pay I must move out but ....I meant the phrase "rent guideline board determine each year weather rental fees increase or not which makes tenant worry at each year ..isn't it ? it is tricky one....
It definitely is but the leases have riders saying that they can only increase the rent a certain percentage each year, persuant to NYC law.
@@DanielleDoherty can you explain it ...I havn't get it ?/
Please help the building they just sent to me 3 days ago is $1850 how much do think I'm going to pay for the studio 1850
I'm really not sure how to answer your question - there's not enough information here!
@@DanielleDoherty I'm sorry for my bad English. I meant the building I qualify for is studio $1850
@@oluwadamilolaoriade5426 $1850 for a studio is very expensive. For $1850, you can get a 2 bedroom and that’s WITHOUT affordable housing. So, WITH affordable housing, for $1850 you should be able to get a 3 bedroom. I’ve lived in new york my whole life so i know the rent. Don’t let them rip u off
how did you get picked twice ?
It's a lottery system and I lucked out with community board preference the first time and a low log number the second. I explain it in the video.
I've been denied twice due to my income and no matter how much I pleaded with them that It they could do the math and see it was only due to the overtime I did I was denied. Literally $6, and $700 got me denied.
I'm so sorry. I wish there was some leniency! It's purely a legal thing - they get in a lot of trouble if the person doesn't exactly qualify.
Nice video! I got an email from one of the housing unit to send documents - but I am a little hesitant since the building is near Yankee stadium in the South of Bronx -- Grand Concourse area. I do not know how safe it is to live there-- really waiting to get an email for one of the housings in Manhattan or LIC area
It's really hard to get ones in manhattan or LIC! I only lucked out with my low income apartment because I lived in the Community Board area, but they seem to be doing away with that feature. I wish you all the luck!
@@DanielleDoherty thank you💖💖
@@DanielleDoherty I do live in the LIC community board area..so hope to get lucky like you 😊
Your safe there the yankee stadium is on the same block as all of the courthouses. I’ve lived there before and it’s nothing there but good weed and Dominicans 🤣🤣🥰🥰
Ugh I’m so jealous I wish I had a apt for under 1k in nyc I’ll take one anywhereeeeee for that cheap! 😂
I'm very lucky!
@@DanielleDoherty yes u are! I'm gona keep applying 🤞🏽 hopefully i'll get one too.
@@lorrainei1622 Good luck!
I currently live&work in another state… can I still apply ?
This is unfortunately something I don't know the answer to! I know that you can apply, but I believe either a great deal or ALL applicants are residents of NYC or work in the city. Still something I'd love to get confirmation on.
Can I apply if I live out of state but plan to move to NYC?
You can apply, but I believe they heavily favor NYC residents.
@@DanielleDoherty ok thank you
Can u share the lease with someone if u win the lottery
Not unless you specifically apply with that person.
Are these considered like … projects ? Be u should make that clear
I don't use the terms "projects" in the video because to be honest, I'm not sure what completely that entails. I do, however, say that I'm not speaking about Section 8 vouchers or NYCHA developments, and many in NYC would call NYCHA housing developments "the projects". The housing lottery is different than those. My current building (middle income lottery) has many market rate units available and would therefore not be defined as "projects" in any way.
Too bad my log numbers are always high. I have yet to get one below 20,000 and ive been applying for almost two years already 😥
I'm so sorry! All I can say is keep going! I've been applying for these for so many years (and some of my log numbers are over 50k) but I was fortunate enough to luck out twice! It can happen!
I just won the housing lottery and my number was in the 30,000s :) so at least from my personal experience I can say that the log number being low does not matter
what was your log number?
My log number for the low-income apartment was in the 5,000s (but keep in mind I lived in the same community board!) and the number for my current building was almost 300.
How do you help me please
Sorry, I don't help people individually due to privacy issues but I'd be happy to answer any question you may have.
Absolutely gagged by this info
💚💚💚
How can you make a video about your expensive vacations and multiple credit cards one second and in the next video talk about how to work the affordable housing system in NYC which was set up in this way because white developers were constantly making it impossible for minorities in this city to secure housing? This is screaming if white privilege and is gross. I am disappointed in you Danielle. Welcome to RUclips.
She's giving out great info that is available for all to apply if you meet the income requirements. I dont see how that is negative.
CongoGTA then maybe you need to check yourself too
Dude she's an arts worker living in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Yes, she has a lot of privilege but she's not sitting around pretending she doesn't.
Christian Luu I have know danielle for 12 years I know what she does. I am born and raised here in NYC my mom could not get us into affordable
housing when we needed it the most. And we met the requirements please spare me.
I said what I said. There are people who have no where else to go that need that housing. Peace and blessings to you
@@LightandRiot HATER
@danielledoherty are there credit requirements?
I don't believe there are expressed credit requirements. They really thoroughly check your documents, but there's no range, at least published, that they've given!