If you’re searching for affordable living options in Brooklyn, here’s something you’ll want to know about: 2683 Atlantic Avenue Apartments—a brand new building at the corner of Atlantic and Vermont Avenues in East New York—is currently accepting applications for 58 rent-stabilized two-bedroom units. It’s a chance to secure a quality home at below-market rates, right in the heart of Brooklyn.
This affordable housing lottery—managed by NYC Housing Connect—is now open and will keep applications rolling in up until June 12, 2026. Qualifying households can take advantage of this opportunity, but it’s a good idea to get your application in sooner rather than later.
For anyone new to the NYC housing lottery system, the NYC Housing Lottery Guide is a great place to start. It spells out the steps to create your Housing Connect profile, details the income brackets, and shares pointers for putting together a strong application.
2683 Atlantic Ave Interior Common Area – photo: NYC Housing Connect
Brooklyn’s affordability crisis keeps developments like this in the spotlight. 2683 Atlantic Avenue aims to support working families and longtime residents who want to stay right where they are. Depending on your household size and income—ranging from $49,989 up to $238,160—you could be eligible for one of these apartments.
Rental prices vary based on income category: 23 homes are for those at 40% Area Median Income (AMI), renting for $1,238 per month. At 60% AMI, 24 units go for $1,967. If your earnings are a bit higher, nine apartments cover up to 110% AMI at $3,789, and two reach up to 130% AMI with rents of $4,518.
Want some specifics? A four-person household applying for a 40% AMI unit needs to have an income between $49,989 and $67,840, while the 60% bracket is for earnings from $74,983 to $101,760. The higher AMI tiers go up to $220,480 and $238,160 for households of four and five people, respectively. Applications are open to groups of two to five people.
Living here means more than affordable rent—it comes with a range of perks: fitness and business centers, rooftop and outdoor relaxation areas, yoga/dance studio, media room, playroom for children, package services, bike storage, elevators, air-conditioning, stylish finishes, secure entry, and laundry facilities. Not to mention, it’s smoke-free and accessible throughout.
Keep in mind, affordable lotteries in NYC pull in thousands of hopefuls, so it’s smart to apply well before the deadline. Make sure your Housing Connect account is up-to-date and your details are accurate before submitting. If your name is drawn, you’ll need to show proof of income, assets, and your household roster.
Deadline to apply: June 12, 2026. You can apply here.
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