It might be a brand new year, but rent prices across New York City have not changed at all—in fact, they're probably just gonna keep getting higher this year.
But where there's a will, there's a way, and you bet we're going to try to snatch a luxury condo through the housing lottery whenever we get the chance. Here's everything you need to know about a new affordable housing lottery that opened in the Upper East Side, including how you can throw your hat into the ring.
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Where is it?
The brand new complex offering affordable housing units is located at 250 East 83rd Street in the Upper East Side.
What units are available?
There are 33 units available in the building through the affordable housing lottery.
How much do they cost?
There are eight studio apartments with prices ranging from $914 to $3,139 a month; eight one-bedroom apartments ranging from $974 to $3,358 a month; and 17 two-bedrooms ranging from $1,161 to $4,020 a month.
What else do we know about this building?
There are plenty of amenities on offer in this building, including bike storage locker rooms, a shared laundry room, dishwashers in-unit, a gym, spa, yoga and dance studio, pool, media room, storage space and a rooftop terrace, among other things. One dog or cat is allowed per unit.
The common areas have large windows that let in lots of sunlight. Here are some images that are under the listing.
Photograph: Courtesy NYC Housing Connect
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