St.James Towers (St. James, Fulton, Greene: apartments, neighborhood, schools)

[shadypinesma]

You can't put your name back on the list.

You get the log number and you pay the fee. Otherwise, your name drops off the list and that's that.

But it is a REAL dick move to throw your hat in the ring when it's a) a lottery, b) a place you don't even want to move to, and c) only open to a limited number of slots.

[BrooklynQueen]

Originally Posted by LexAveExp5

Thanks but my wife and I are happy in our current apartment so we won’t be going anywhere. I applied for the 1br

If you guys are happy, why did you apply?

[BrooklynQueen]

Originally Posted by LexAveExp5

Can’t I put my name back on the list if my situation changes?

Nope.

As the letter states, return the application and fee by the due date or your off the list.

From there they tally up the list according to log numbers starting with preferences (veterans, current residents).

[BrooklynQueen]

Originally Posted by shadypinesma

So you applied for a spot on a lottery, taking a possible chance away from someone who actually needs it and wants to move into the one bedroom? What a clown. Thanks a lot.

I'd have to agree - applying to apts with no intention of moving in is not cool. Unfortunately, it happens quite often.

Did you apply to St. James?

[Garry85]

I got a letter in the mailbox on Monday from St. James Towers saying I was selected for one bedroom. How long the process can be? Does anybody know specifically for St. James?

[shadypinesma]

Originally Posted by BrooklynQueen

I'd have to agree - applying to apts with no intention of moving in is not cool. Unfortunately, it happens quite often.

Did you apply to St. James?

Yes, which is why I find people who apply and do not want it to be so rude. I have not gotten a letter yet.

[prettymama1248]

I got my letter yesterday . My # is 47, I would like to know is that a good area because I really want the apartment.

[Kefir King]

Originally Posted by shadypinesma

Yes, which is why I find people who apply and do not want it to be so rude. I have not gotten a letter yet.

How silly. If a person applies who does not want the place he says no and the next person in line gets a shot.
Why a problem?

[shadypinesma]

Because it's a LOTTERY with a CLOSED NUMBER of people who will be chosen.

If someone who clearly does not want the apartment applies and gets a log number, they are taking a number from someone who did apply and who wants it and who didn't get a number.

How is that hard to understand?

[BrooklynQueen]

Originally Posted by Kefir King

How silly. If a person applies who does not want the place he says no and the next person in line gets a shot.
Why a problem?

Its a lottery for a LIMITED, WAITING LIST.

They only select a specific number of names to apply for each apartment size and go on the waiting list. It's not like the regular affordable housing where they just keep on chucking down the line if someone is not interested or refuses.

People are literally cut off from APPLYING. Just. To. Apply. Kinda crazy.

So I get it. Not cool.

In the beginning, I was applying for EVERYTHING! Then, I realized that it just made no sense because:

a. I know I would not live in the area/borough

b. I'm not willing or can't afford the rent

c. Didn't qualify and likely wouldn't if I wanted when they call

d. I was likely interfering with others who were genuine with their applications for these opportunities

Now I just apply to what genuinely make sense for my situation.


I don't know the situation here but if it was unintentional, hopefully, it is a lesson learned.