The Affordable Scoop: A Monthly Guide to Permanently Affordable Homes Across the City

570 Washington Street. Image Courtesy of HPD

As market-rate rents hit record highs and competition for housing intensifies, many New Yorkers are struggling to find a place to call home that they can afford. Whether trying to stay rooted in the neighborhood they love or looking for a fresh start somewhere new, the path to stable housing can feel out of reach for so many. That is why the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is continuing with The Affordable Scoop, a monthly roundup of deeply affordable apartments currently available on NYC Housing Connect.

In FY 2025, HPD connected a record 10,336 households to affordable homes through the city’s Housing Connect affordable housing lottery, breaking the record for the third fiscal year in a row and bringing the total number of households connected to affordable housing through Housing Connect under the current administration to 31,118 New Yorkers. The Affordable Scoop builds on that momentum, making it even easier for New Yorkers to see what’s available, where it’s located, and who’s eligible. Each month, HPD will spotlight deeply affordable homes with key details on rent levels, income bands, and how to apply—so more New Yorkers can find a place to call home. 

This Month’s Featured Listings Across the Boroughs

1663 East New York Ave Apartments  – Brownsville, Brooklyn 
Units Available: Studios and 3 bedrooms 
Application Deadline: September 17, 2025 
Starting Rents: As low as $863
Eligible Income: $35,246 – $160,720

Welcome to the apartments at 1663 East New York Avenue. This building features beautiful upscale apartments located in the heart of Brooklyn. This includes an accessible entrance, elevator, intercommunication device, shared laundry room, coin operated. Service animals allowed. Hot water is included with the rent.

The Grant  – Highbridge, Bronx
Units Available: 1 Bedrooms
Application Deadline: September 18, 2025
Starting Rents: As low as $761
Eligible Income: $35,486 – $189,540

The Grant, located at 78 West 170th Street, is a newly developed residential building in the historic Bronx that blends sleek minimalist design with the neighborhood’s ongoing transformation. Surrounded by beautiful parks and rich cultural landmarks, this residence offers a modern lifestyle within a vibrant, connected community. Each spacious one-bedroom apartment features high-end countertops, premium finishes, energy-efficient appliances, and air conditioning for optimal comfort. The pet policy allows one pet weighing less than 50 lbs., with no aggressive breeds permitted.

558 Sackett St Apartments  – Gowanus, Brooklyn
Units Available: 1 and 2 Bedrooms
Application Deadline: September 29, 2025
Starting Rents: As low as $933
Eligible Income: $37,612 – $227,500

As part of Gowanus’s ongoing transformation, 558 Sackett offers a fresh take on modern living while fitting seamlessly into the neighborhood’s evolving environment. Experience bright, expansive interiors with a thoughtfully designed kitchen, elegant finishes, and energy-efficient appliances—combining style and comfort in every detail. Discover effortless living with curated amenities designed for your convenience. For pet lovers, one pet per unit is allowed, up to 50 lbs, with no aggressive breeds.

Marcus Garvey C-E  – Brownsville, Brooklyn

Units Available: Studio, 1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, and 3 bedrooms 
Application Deadline: October 13, 2025 
Starting Rents: As low as $1,046
Eligible Income: $41,692 – $140,630

This building is being constructed through the Inclusionary Housing and Supportive Housing Loan Programs of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program of the New York State Housing Finance Agency. Supportive housing is permanent, affordable housing with on-site support services to serve the needs of the most vulnerable New Yorkers, including the formerly homeless and disabled. Sixty percent of units in supportive housing are set aside for low-income or formerly homeless individuals or families with special needs, who are referred by city agencies. The remaining units in the building are made available to the public through lottery. The units listed in this notice are only those made available to the general public.

570 Washington St Senior Apartments  – West Village, Manhattan

Units Available: Studios, 1 bedrooms, and 2 bedrooms 
Application Deadline: October 27, 2025
Eligible Income: $0.00 -$87, 500 (Eligible tenant pays 30% of their income)

570 Washington Street is a new 176-unit affordable senior residence located in the heart of Manhattan’s West Village. Designed to support individuals aged 62 and older, the building will offer spacious units. Residents will enjoy modern amenities aimed at promoting wellness, connection, and comfort. Features include a community room with a warming kitchen, a health and wellness center, social service offices, a library and computer room, and a fitness center. It also offers shared laundry facilities, bike storage, and on-site management.

New York City is committed to the principle of inclusivity in all of its neighborhoods, including supporting New Yorkers to reside in neighborhoods of their choice, regardless of their neighborhood of origin and regardless of the neighborhood into which they want to move.