NYCHA process while in a DHS shelter, experience (apartment, lease)

[Vanityselfcentered]

So I have been reading online a few forums on this subject and would like to share my experience. I have currently been in a Bronx shelter with my 4 y/o son since Thanksgiving 2019. I applied for nycha as well as other affordable housing /subsidies in nyc (only because I don’t own a car) in February 2020 once I was fully stable with securing my employment. My experience has been different than others I’ve read on here... let me start off with first; I’m at a actual DHS facility so everything is monitored and case workers seem to operate differently. I can say my case manager probably was helpful in the beginning but since covid -19 it’s insane.. for one with the current job I have I annually make roughly 30k after taxes so my choices in housing affordability is pretty slim. I applied for nycha with no expectations, due to the long myth of “ you’ll be waiting forever” . That was not my case.. here is my process timeline ... February (mid month) I applied April (end of month) had interview May (early month) certified. May (end of month) selected for apt, waiting for cleaning/restoration of unit then provide documents and move in.. my expectation I assume would be that end of summer I could move in.. if earlier I’d update this post.. I vented and expressed this to people who are in situations such as mine no support, on your own, never lived on your own and ended up in the DHS system , DO NOT GIVE UP! If you’re on a shelter , abide by rules and stay employed , I’ve seen many women with families complain about kit being called for nycha and they been in the shelter system 2+ years , however they have not maintained employment , although welfare is Also income , you cannot rely on that to fully be sustained unless is the last resort. I know, I know been there and been down that road once in my life. Stay on top of the housing specialist, if you apply for Sota and. Have trouble getting a landlord to accept the program have the specialist call them and talk thorough the process “manipulation of course “ but that’s there job to do.

[showbiz2002]

Thank you! What a powerful message! And thank you for being my neighbor.

[Alchemistic_]

Originally Posted by Vanityselfcentered

So I have been reading online a few forums on this subject and would like to share my experience. I have currently been in a Bronx shelter with my 4 y/o son since Thanksgiving 2019. I applied for nycha as well as other affordable housing /subsidies in nyc (only because I don’t own a car) in February 2020 once I was fully stable with securing my employment. My experience has been different than others I’ve read on here... let me start off with first; I’m at a actual DHS facility so everything is monitored and case workers seem to operate differently. I can say my case manager probably was helpful in the beginning but since covid -19 it’s insane.. for one with the current job I have I annually make roughly 30k after taxes so my choices in housing affordability is pretty slim. I applied for nycha with no expectations, due to the long myth of “ you’ll be waiting forever” . That was not my case.. here is my process timeline ... February (mid month) I applied April (end of month) had interview May (early month) certified. May (end of month) selected for apt, waiting for cleaning/restoration of unit then provide documents and move in.. my expectation I assume would be that end of summer I could move in.. if earlier I’d update this post.. I vented and expressed this to people who are in situations such as mine no support, on your own, never lived on your own and ended up in the DHS system , DO NOT GIVE UP! If you’re on a shelter , abide by rules and stay employed , I’ve seen many women with families complain about kit being called for nycha and they been in the shelter system 2+ years , however they have not maintained employment , although welfare is Also income , you cannot rely on that to fully be sustained unless is the last resort. I know, I know been there and been down that road once in my life. Stay on top of the housing specialist, if you apply for Sota and. Have trouble getting a landlord to accept the program have the specialist call them and talk thorough the process “manipulation of course “ but that’s there job to do.

Are you in your apartment?

[Vanityselfcentered]

My move in interview is November 16th so I roughly been waiting for a few months , but that’s because I had to stay on top of it and I had 3 case workers since July , the shelter I’m in had a high turn over in car workers, I didn’t have the same case worker since I bene here. and nobody was following up . I viewed the apartment last week and they are finished they just have to change the locks and install fridge . So I’ll be moving in after my interview where I sign the lease and get my keys. Are u going through the same process?

[Alchemistic_]

Originally Posted by Vanityselfcentered

My move in interview is November 16th so I roughly been waiting for a few months , but that’s because I had to stay on top of it and I had 3 case workers since July , the shelter I’m in had a high turn over in car workers, I didn’t have the same case worker since I bene here. and nobody was following up . I viewed the apartment last week and they are finished they just have to change the locks and install fridge . So I’ll be moving in after my interview where I sign the lease and get my keys. Are u going through the same process?

Sort of but you came up here and made this speech MONTHS AGO as if you were out of the shelter better than everyone else and on your way! That’s why you should be HUMBLE!!! You didn’t even interview at the management office yet lol! Still in shelter and making this damn speech yeah you vain and self centered FOR REAL!

[HellUpInHarlem]

Originally Posted by Vanityselfcentered

So I have been reading online a few forums on this subject and would like to share my experience. I have currently been in a Bronx shelter with my 4 y/o son since Thanksgiving 2019. I applied for nycha as well as other affordable housing /subsidies in nyc (only because I don’t own a car) in February 2020 once I was fully stable with securing my employment. My experience has been different than others I’ve read on here... let me start off with first; I’m at a actual DHS facility so everything is monitored and case workers seem to operate differently. I can say my case manager probably was helpful in the beginning but since covid -19 it’s insane.. for one with the current job I have I annually make roughly 30k after taxes so my choices in housing affordability is pretty slim. I applied for nycha with no expectations, due to the long myth of “ you’ll be waiting forever” . That was not my case.. here is my process timeline ... February (mid month) I applied April (end of month) had interview May (early month) certified. May (end of month) selected for apt, waiting for cleaning/restoration of unit then provide documents and move in.. my expectation I assume would be that end of summer I could move in.. if earlier I’d update this post.. I vented and expressed this to people who are in situations such as mine no support, on your own, never lived on your own and ended up in the DHS system , DO NOT GIVE UP! If you’re on a shelter , abide by rules and stay employed , I’ve seen many women with families complain about kit being called for nycha and they been in the shelter system 2+ years , however they have not maintained employment , although welfare is Also income , you cannot rely on that to fully be sustained unless is the last resort. I know, I know been there and been down that road once in my life. Stay on top of the housing specialist, if you apply for Sota and. Have trouble getting a landlord to accept the program have the specialist call them and talk thorough the process “manipulation of course “ but that’s there job to do.

well yeah, your process was speedy because you're a woman in a shelter with children

for those who are not in a shelter, the process is long and drawn out