Yes, you can actually win an affordable housing lottery
Briefly

"It was unbelievable," Haas recalls about winning the lottery. The couple was offered a corner unit in a new Midtown West building with floor-to-ceiling windows, a doorman, a washer and dryer and an elevator-for under $900 a month.
"I never win anything, but I would say it's not luck. It's half preparation ... it's not going to work at all if you don't prepare."
The couple isn't lucky. Their lotto win isn't some fortuitous blip. It really comes down to, yes, preparation, but also perseverance and proof.
So with those very wise words in mind, we've gathered nine tips on how to increase your chances of winning an affordable housing lottery, based on advice from Schroeder and Haas.
Read at Time Out New York
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