The Affordable Scoop: Your Monthly Guide to Affordable Homes—Now with a Look Inside

May 1, 2026

As part of The Affordable Scoop, The House Tour is a new feature offering a closer look at affordable homes, along with real New Yorkers sharing tips and tricks for navigating the housing lottery

NEW YORK, NY - 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.

The Affordable Scoop makes it easier for New Yorkers to see what's available, where it's located, and who's eligible. Each month, HPD spotlights deeply affordable homes with key details on rent levels, income bands, and how to apply-so more New Yorkers can move from searching to signing.

Finding a listing is only part of the story. This month, HPD is also taking New Yorkers inside one of these homes, offering a closer look at what people are actually signing leases to. Through a featured housing tour, viewers can step inside the space, see the process up close, and better understand how the housing lottery works. Check out The House Tour.

This Month's Featured Listings Across the Boroughs:

Las Raices Apartments, East Harlem

Units Available: Studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedrooms

Application Deadline: Jun 16, 2026

Starting Rents: $788.00

Eligible Income: $30,823 - $160,720

Las Raíces is a newly constructed collection of 65 residences spread across four East Harlem addresses-303 East 102nd Street, 338 East 117th Street, 505 East 118th Street, and 101 East 122nd Street-offering modern living in one of Manhattan's most culturally rich neighborhoods. Designed with everyday comfort in mind, the buildings feature clean, contemporary interiors paired with thoughtful amenities including on-site laundry, elevator access, bike storage, and secured lobbies, creating a straightforward, modern take on city living rooted in both convenience and community.

The Barnett, Sunnyside Queens

Units Available: Studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedrooms

Application Deadline: June 8, 2026

Starting Rents: $545.00

Eligible Income: $22,492 - $160,720

The Barnett is a newly constructed 146-unit residential building located in Sunnyside, Queens, offering studio through three-bedroom homes in a well-connected residential neighborhood. Designed with everyday convenience in mind, the building features a range of amenities including a part-time concierge, on-site resident manager, fitness center, community room, children's playroom, package room, landscaped outdoor courtyard, and in-unit dishwasher and microwave, along with a card-operated laundry room, all supporting a comfortable and community-oriented living experience with easy access to nearby transit options including the MTA 7 train and multiple bus lines.

325 Bond Street Apartments, Gowanus Brooklyn

Units Available: Studio, 1, and 2-bedrooms

Application Deadline: June 8, 2026

Starting Rents: $903.00

Eligible Income: $34,766 - $192,500

325 Bond Street is a newly developed residential building located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, offering modern homes in a neighborhood shaped by its industrial history and the nearby Gowanus Canal. Set within one of Brooklyn's most dynamic areas, the building combines contemporary living with a distinct waterfront character, while residents have access to a range of amenities including a business center, children's playroom, outdoor and rooftop terraces, and thoughtfully designed interiors featuring in-unit dishwashers, high-end finishes, and modern kitchen appliances.

2700 Atlantic Avenue Apartments, Brooklyn

Units Available: 1, 2, and 4-bedrooms

Application Deadline: May 26, 2026

Starting Rents: $761.00

Eligible Income: $35,692 - $175,000

2700 Atlantic Avenue is a residential development located in the 11207 area of Brooklyn, offering a convenient living experience within a vibrant and well-connected community. Designed for comfort and ease, the building features a range of amenities including air conditioning, private patios or balconies, a virtual doorman, energy-efficient appliances, elevator access, accessible entry, gated security with cameras, shared laundry, bike storage lockers, and online payment options, creating a modern and secure living environment rooted in everyday practicality.

1985 Jerome Avenue Apartments, Morris Heights The Bronx

Units Available: 1 and 2-bedrooms

Application Deadline: May 18, 2026

Starting Rents: $761.00

Eligible Income: $35,692 - $116,640

1985 Jerome Avenue Apartments is a thoughtfully designed residential development located in Morris Heights, offering modern homes with a focus on comfort, convenience, and affordability. The building features a range of lifestyle amenities including an outdoor terrace, backyard, rooftop terrace, bike storage lockers, shared laundry room, virtual doorman, gated access, and an accessible entrance, along with well-appointed residences that include split-unit heating and cooling, and high-speed internet readiness, complemented by shared spaces such as a common area and additional outdoor green spaces that support a connected, community-oriented living experience.

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.

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About Housing Preservation and Development

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City. As the nation's largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York's tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.