nyc housing connect application status and log numbers (credit score, school)

[incaita]

Originally Posted by kharis49

We have been applying for over 1 1/2 years to everything we can, but to nothing we don't qualify for. right now we have over 30 in 'tenant selections' with log numbers as high as 59,000 and one as low as 131. we have never been contacted. i've double checked emails, phone numbers, addresses... i'm especially puzzled that we haven't heard anything from the 131. That seems low enough. I'm wondering if we are getting disqualified or if i'm somehow missing notices?

Applications are selected at random. Therefore, if your application is not selected you will not be called even if you do have a very low number. I suggest that you keep applying until you hit the jackpot; it can happen.

[kharis49]

Its been about 4 months for the 131 and should qualify for the municipal employee but none of the other. I suspect its our inability to apply for anything less than a 3 bedroom. we have 4 kids.

[larthur706]

Originally Posted by kharis49

Its been about 4 months for the 131 and should qualify for the municipal employee but none of the other. I suspect its our inability to apply for anything less than a 3 bedroom. we have 4 kids.

You definitely still have a chance with the 131 log #, especially if it's not CB preference. I had a log # below 300 w/ CB preference and it still took 4 months for me to be contacted. CB preferences usually go first, then disability or municipal employee, then non-preference. Depends on the building, though. Hang in there, keep applying and you'll hopefully get it one day. It took a year of me applying for 3 bdrms to finally hit the jackpot. Best of luck!

[TeeteeB23]

Originally Posted by Ninoninola

My log number is 3 but they said number does not mean anything. Yes I was selected and went through the interview process and aproved but They had few Two bathroom apartments and assigned me to one bathroom appartment. They told me ather people got two bathroom apartments who were selected ahead of me.
Do you know where to complain. I did with them but it seems they tell me every time a different story or "don't take it if you do not like" need help

My log number for BG is also extremely low! I've went through so much with the marketers for this building and its so frustrating to keep hearing different things. Can I message you?

[NY2588]

Originally Posted by macnyc2003

With log number, the lower the better.

Even better than that is being in a preference group. The groups will be listed on the ad that the city puts out.

The usual preference groups include vision impairment, hearing impairment, mobility impairment, community board residency, and city worker.

In addition, under a new de Blasio initiative, half of the community slots will go to working people who are living in homeless shelters.

So in a nutshell, your best bet is to get a low log number and also be in one of the preference groups.

I have a number in the 250s for The Hub in Brooklyn, but no cb preference and don't fall under any of the others, but do fit within the income requirements. Haven't gotten called...yet. Have most of my paperwork in order. Got some advice on another thread but figured I'd post here as well for thoughts.

On another note, how long does it usually take for log numbers to be posted after the application date passes for developments? Applied for a bunch, only got log numbers for three of them that have had deadlines now pass.

[Enomis88]

Originally Posted by NY2588

I have a number in the 250s for The Hub in Brooklyn, but no cb preference and don't fall under any of the others, but do fit within the income requirements. Haven't gotten called...yet. Have most of my paperwork in order. Got some advice on another thread but figured I'd post here as well for thoughts.

On another note, how long does it usually take for log numbers to be posted after the application date passes for developments? Applied for a bunch, only got log numbers for three of them that have had deadlines now pass.

I think it's great that you're prepared in case of a call but please don't think about whether you'll be called or not. Just keep living your life. This lottery stuff should only be a focus when you actually receive an email/call.

[L.Ive16]

Do you know if the income may be calculated using the section 8 voucher?

Originally Posted by q41apartments

I was recently awarded a middle income lottery and i can tell you my entire experience form A to Z. I am going to be up front that it was a very hard and painful process and i cried many nights. Now that we have the dramatics out of the way, lets get down to your questions.

For my lottery, I applied via regular mail. They still accept paper applications, but recommend online submissions more. Electronic is always better in my opinion. I have only applied to 2 apartment lotteries my entire life.

Log numbers are very important. I can tell you that everyone in my buildings log number was 3,000 and below. I do not know anyone who was awarded an apartment that had log numbers above 3,000.

My building is brand new and had 108 empty units to give away which is 98% of the building. 4 units on the top 2 floors are for sale but now turned rental. Anyways, you are probably asking yourself: If there is only 108 units, howcome the log numbers are not 108 and under. Here is why:
If 3,000 people come in, not all 3,000 necessarily qualify for the apartment.
This can be due to bad credit.
The applicant was employed when they applied, but are now unemployed after getting called in.
Lied on the application.
Was awarded an apartment, but decided to turn it down, so the next in line gets called in.
Some of he applicants listed phone numbers do not work anymore. Somestimes people cancel their cell service and get new numbers. So remember to keep the same number and don't change it.
Sometimes people get called in and the building leaves them a voicemail, but they never respond so they go to the next person in line.
Background check did not go through and so forth.
There are many reasons, but those are some.

So do not let high log numbers detour you from feeling you will not get awarded an apartment. If it is a low income lottery, the chances of people turning it down are pretty slim. Mine was a middle income lottery and for the price of each unit, the awarded applicants felt they were entitled to 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, and a balcony. So many people were awarded units and turned it down. This worked out because i was awarded one.

Also, they don't conduct interviews. Maybe for section 8 housing and low income they might conduct interviews because those applicants do not have a high source of income and they have to be cautious with who they award units to because that person can end up broke and not be able to pay the cheap rent they were awarded, smoke weed, do drugs, etc. Also, there are a few lotteries in super high luxury door man buildings in Manhattan where everyone else is paying 6K in rent, and they'll award a small number of units to people who make 25K and under and for those instances, they really can't just have any nobody in that building. They need reliable lottery winners and not someone who will get awarded a place and then start jamming the studio and having 5 friends live there with them.

OP, is yours a low income lottery? Not to rain on your parade, but 5,000 doesn't seem like a good sign to me. You always want to have low lottery numbers, but stay positive regardless.

Remember, that one person's trash is anothers treasure.

Feel free to ask me more questions. I am a fountain of knowledge and would love to help anyone.

[EvelynV87]

I have an appointment for an interview on 4/10... My credit score is 511 Does anyone know if it puts a major effect on my chances of getting into the development??????????

[larthur706]

It depends on the development as well as your debt to income ratio. All developments have different criteria.

[Anubis02]

I have applied to number of housing connect apartments and non have log numbers