A new housing lottery is offering 91 apartments at Botanic Heights, a recently completed residential development in Crown Heights. While the lottery provides additional affordable housing opportunities in one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after neighborhoods, some residents may find the rents and income requirements remain out of reach despite the units being classified as affordable. The development also highlights the continuing challenge of balancing housing demand and affordability in a neighborhood where rents have steadily increased in recent years.
Housing Lottery Opens At New Crown Heights Development
A housing lottery is now accepting applications for 91 apartments at Botanic Heights, a newly constructed residential building located at 960 Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights.
The apartments are being offered through New York City’s Affordable Housing Lottery program and include a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units for income-eligible households.
As stated in a press release issued by NYC Newswire, applications for the available apartments must be submitted by July 28, 2026.
The new lottery arrives as Crown Heights continues experiencing significant residential growth and rising housing costs, making affordable housing opportunities increasingly competitive throughout the neighborhood.
Housing Lottery Offers 91 Affordable Apartments
The lottery includes:
- 62 one-bedroom apartments renting for $2,950 per month
- 29 two-bedroom apartments renting between $3,300 and $3,950 per month
- The apartments are available to households earning up to 130 percent of Area Median Income.
- Income eligibility varies depending on household size and apartment type, with qualifying household incomes generally ranging from approximately $106,766 to $238,160 annually.
Applicants must meet all income and eligibility requirements established through the city’s housing lottery program.
What The Development Means For Crown Heights
Crown Heights has become one of Brooklyn’s most active housing markets, attracting new residential development while experiencing steady rent increases across much of the neighborhood.
While Botanic Heights adds new housing inventory to the area, only 91 of the building’s 290 apartments are being offered through the affordable housing lottery.
That means approximately 32 percent of the development is designated as affordable housing, while the remaining units are market-rate apartments.
Housing advocates have long argued that affordable housing developments help create opportunities for middle-income households, but demand for affordable units often far exceeds available inventory, particularly in high-demand neighborhoods such as Crown Heights.
For some Brooklyn residents, the income requirements and monthly rents attached to the affordable units may still remain challenging despite being below market-rate pricing for similar apartments in the area.
Botanic Heights Features Modern Amenities
The newly completed development includes a variety of residential amenities and modern apartment features.
According to project information, apartments include:
- Dishwashers
- Air conditioning
- Smart heating and cooling controls
- High-end kitchen finishes
- Private patios or balconies
- Building amenities include:
- Elevator access
- Electronic doorman system
- Outdoor common areas
- Online rent payment services
- Maintenance request systems
- Security features
- The building is also pet-friendly and allows one pet per household.
Additional optional amenities are available for separate monthly fees and include a fitness center, yoga studio, coworking space, social lounge, children’s room, and on-site parking.
Hot water is included in rent, while residents are responsible for electricity and heating and cooling costs.
Prime Brooklyn Location Along Franklin Avenue
Botanic Heights is located on the Franklin Avenue corridor, placing residents near several of Brooklyn’s most popular destinations.
The area offers convenient access to:
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Prospect Park
- Brooklyn Museum
- Local restaurants and businesses
- Multiple subway and public transportation options
The location continues to attract residents seeking access to both neighborhood amenities and transit connections to other parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
How To Apply
There is no fee to apply for the housing lottery.
Applicants must first create an account through the NYC Housing Connect system before submitting an application.
Those already registered with Housing Connect can apply directly through the city’s affordable housing lottery portal.
Applications must be submitted by July 28, 2026.
What Happens Next
The city will continue accepting applications until the July deadline before conducting the housing lottery selection process.
Eligible applicants selected through the lottery will be contacted to verify household information, income documentation, and other qualification requirements.
Additional details were first outlined in a press release published via NYC Newswire.
The lottery represents another example of how Brooklyn continues adding new housing opportunities while ongoing affordability concerns remain central to the conversation surrounding residential development in Crown Heights.
What Readers Want To Know
How many apartments are available through the housing lottery?
The lottery includes 91 affordable apartments at Botanic Heights in Crown Heights.
What types of apartments are available?
The development offers 62 one-bedroom apartments and 29 two-bedroom apartments.
How much of the building is affordable housing?
The development contains 290 total apartments, with 91 affordable units available through the lottery, representing approximately 32 percent of the building.
When is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted through NYC Housing Connect by July 28, 2026.
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