College Point Housing Lottery to Open Four New Units
Renters in New York City have until November 11, 2026, to apply for these new apartments in College Point.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Apartments
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New York City has opened a housing lottery for four apartments at 6-05 129th St. in College Point. Prospective renters have until November 11, 2026, to submit applications for the available units.
Why it matters
This lottery offers a chance to secure a rental in the 24-unit building, which includes amenities such as a shared laundry room and covered parking. Applicants must meet specific income and asset requirements to be eligible for the units.
The lottery offers one-bedroom units at $2,200 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,500 per month. Applicants must earn 130% of the area median income and maintain an asset limit of $220,480.
The players
Reside New York
A Brooklyn-based firm responsible for processing the housing lottery applications for the College Point property.
The details
To participate, interested parties must submit their forms online or via mail by the deadline. Those requesting paper applications should send a self-addressed envelope to Reside New York in Brooklyn. The building features shared laundry facilities and covered parking for residents.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Application deadline for housing lottery units.
The Home Front
This development follows the standardized citywide process for allocating rent-regulated apartments through the NYC Housing Connect application portal. It represents one of many active lotteries designed to manage the availability of rental units within the broader New York City real estate market.
Verify your eligibility by checking your household income against the 130% area median income requirement and your total assets against the $220,480 limit. Ensure all application documents are submitted online or postmarked by the November 11, 2026, deadline.
The takeaway
Interested renters should prepare their financial documentation to confirm they meet the income and asset thresholds before applying. You can request a mail-in application by sending a self-addressed envelope to Reside New York before the November 11, 2026, cutoff.
Further reading
Find more information on local inventory and search tips in our Apartments section.
More information
To apply or verify your eligibility for the College Point units, visit the NYC Housing Connect application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by QNS.
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