New York City announces affordable housing lottery and government job openings

New York City has launched a new affordable housing lottery through the NYC Housing Connect platform. The program, managed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), features units at the 42-78 65 Place Apartments in Woodside, Queens. One-bedroom apartments are available starting at $869 per month for households within 40% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Two-bedroom units start at $1,611 per month for those with incomes between $68,812 and $109,920, while larger units are available for higher income brackets.

Simultaneously, New York State and New York City are advertising various government job vacancies. Annual salaries for these positions range from $42,209 to $126,875. Available roles span administration, auditing, food inspection, community services, and law. Specific opportunities include senior attorney roles at the Workers' Compensation Board and auditor positions in Queens. Some roles allow for direct hiring through the NY HELPS program, while others require civil service examinations.