Housing Calendar-March to April

The calendar just turned to April, and if you’re navigating the NYC housing maze, this week is packed with some pretty heavy-hitting events. From big rezoning plans in Brooklyn to a whole batch of lottery deadlines, here’s what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

1. The Bed-Stuy Transformation

Keep your eyes on Thursday, April 2. The City Planning Commission is holding a meeting about a massive rezoning proposal for Fulton Park. We’re talking about a plan for 12 buildings and over 2,000 new apartments near Fulton Street and Utica Avenue. If you live in Bed-Stuy, this is a "mark your calendar" moment—it’s a project that could completely reshape that stretch of the neighborhood.

2. Knowledge is Power (and Savings)

There are a couple of panels this week that are actually worth your time if you're trying to figure out how to stay in your home or save some cash:

• Today (March 31): The State Senate is meeting to talk about bills that would force landlords to actually tell tenants about SCRIE and DRIE. These are the programs that freeze rent for seniors and people with disabilities. It’s a small change that could save a lot of people from being priced out.

• Saturday, April 4: State Senator Jabari Brisport is hosting a Resource Fair in Brooklyn (Restoration Plaza). They’ll be covering everything from deed theft to NYCHA updates. If you have questions about your rights as a renter or homeowner, this is the place to be.

3. Lottery Alert: Final Call!

If you’ve been procrastinating on your NYC Housing Connect applications, consider this your nudge. Several lotteries are closing their doors this week.

Closing March 31:

• 788 Fairmount Place (Bronx): Aimed at middle-income households.

Closing April 1 (No joke!):

• 89-61 162nd St (Queens)

• 104 Frost St (Brooklyn)

• 694 Rutland Rd (Brooklyn)

Closing April 3:

• Bronx Park South & The Peninsula Building (Bronx): These have a wider income range, starting around $37k–$39k.

The Bottom Line

Whether you’re looking for a new spot or trying to protect the one you have, this week is all about showing up. Between the legislative pushes for rent freeze transparency and the massive new developments on the horizon, the city is moving fast.

Pro Tip: If you're heading to the resource fair on Saturday, bring copies of any housing docs you're worried about. It's always easier to get answers when you have the paperwork in front of you!

Are you applying for any of the lotteries closing this week? Or maybe you have thoughts on the 2,000 new apartments coming to Bed-Stuy?

Read full article here:https://citylimits.org/nyc-housing-calendar-march-30-april-7/