Affordable housing lottery opens in Long Island City

LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens (PIX11) — A new affordable housing lottery has opened up for a building in Long Island City, a few blocks away from Queens Plaza.

The affordable housing lottery is for the 27-01 Jackson Avenue Apartments. The building has 41 available studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.

There is a fitness center in the building with a rock climbing wall, a lounge, and a golf simulator. Other amenities include a shared laundry room, a media room, and online options for leasing, paying rent, and making maintenance requests.

Tenants are responsible for electricity, heat, and gas for cooking. Hot water is included with the rent.

The property is listed on the NYC Housing Connect website, an online portal where people can find and apply for affordable housing opportunities in New York City.

Applications for the 27-01 Jackson Avenue Apartments will remain open until Oct. 25. The eligible income range is $59,315 – $209,625. For more information, click here .

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