Owners & management · Deals & development · 10/30/2026
Housing Lottery Opens for 272 Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway
An affordable housing lottery has opened for 272 Seagirt Boulevard, a five-story, 30-unit residential building in Far Rockaway, Queens. Six of the units are listed on NYC Housing Connect for households earning 80 percent of area median income (AMI). The building was designed by Leandro Nils Dickson.
Reported by New York YIMBYRead the original ↗
What happened
An affordable housing lottery has opened for 272 Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway, Queens. New York YIMBY reported it on 10/30/2026. The five-story building has 30 apartments and was designed by Leandro Nils Dickson.
Six of the 30 units are offered through NYC Housing Connect. All six are for households earning 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). There are two two-bedroom apartments at $2,583 a month, for household incomes from $97,406 to $146,560. There are four three-bedroom apartments at $2,962 a month, for household incomes from $112,698 to $168,320.
Tenants pay for electricity, including heat and the stove. Amenities include bike storage lockers, a shared laundry room and an elevator.
Applicants must meet income and household size rules. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than 11/19/2026.
Key facts
- Address
- 272 Seagirt Boulevard, Far Rockaway, Queens
- Building
- Five stories, 30 residences, designed by Leandro Nils Dickson
- Lottery units
- 6 units at 80% of AMI on NYC Housing Connect
- Two-bedrooms
- 2 units at $2,583 a month, incomes $97,406 to $146,560
- Three-bedrooms
- 4 units at $2,962 a month, incomes $112,698 to $168,320
- Utilities
- Tenants pay electricity, including heat and stove
- Amenities
- Bike storage lockers, shared laundry room, elevator
- Deadline
- Online or postmarked by 11/19/2026
What it means
Tenants and voucher holders
The lowest qualifying income is $97,406 for a two-bedroom, so these units suit moderate-income households, not low-income ones. Budget for electric heat on top of the rent. The material does not say how vouchers are treated.
Caseworkers
Clients who fit the income bands need to apply on Housing Connect or by mail before 11/19/2026. Check household size against the unit types before helping a client apply.
Landlords
The listing shows where regulated 80% AMI rents sit in Far Rockaway: $2,583 for a two-bedroom and $2,962 for a three-bedroom, with tenant-paid electric heat.
The highlights
- Six units are offered to households earning 80 percent of area median income.
- The five-story building has 30 residences in total.
- Applications are taken through NYC Housing Connect.
- Leandro Nils Dickson designed the building.
Why it matters
Adds six moderate-income lottery units in Far Rockaway for applicants and caseworkers tracking Queens openings on Housing Connect.
What to do: Check NYC Housing Connect for income limits and the application deadline.
Not known yet
- Household size limits for each unit type
- Whether voucher holders are accepted and if income minimums are waived for them
- Asset limits and any lottery preferences
- Developer and expected move-in date
Background
NYC affordable housing lotteries are run through NYC Housing Connect. Applying is free, and applicants should never pay anyone to apply or to improve their chances. After the deadline, applications are put in random order, and households are contacted in that order to prove they meet the income and household size rules. Many lotteries also set aside a share of units for certain groups, such as local community district residents or people with disabilities. Each listing's own rules control.
Summary written by Bulwark from New York YIMBY’s reporting; the original article was not fully available, so check the source for details. The original story is at newyorkyimby.com. This is general information, not legal advice.
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