"The affordable housing neighborhood currently being constructed in Willets Point that will include 2,500 affordable housing units and a 25,000-seat football stadium, is nearing completion of its Phase 1 construction plans, which includes 880 affordable housing units spanning two buildings toward the southwest corner of the property, next to Seaver Way and Roosevelt Avenue. The project is spearheaded by the Queens Development Group, a joint venture of real estate developers Related Companies and Sterling Equities, in partnership with the New York City Football Club."
"Project officials anticipate applicants will be able to enter a lottery through the Housing Connect website, which mandates preferences and eligibility requirements, to secure a unit starting in December. Officials said they are currently working to extend the application period from 60 days to 75 days. More information about how to apply is available here. Willets Point Commons Crews began constructing the first two affordable housing buildings, dubbed Willets Point Commons, at the end of 2023. They are both scheduled to open around April 2026."
Willets Point is being redeveloped to include 2,500 affordable housing units and a 25,000-seat football stadium, with Phase 1 delivering 880 units in two buildings near Seaver Way and Roosevelt Avenue. The Queens Development Group, a joint venture of Related Companies and Sterling Equities, is partnering with New York City Football Club on the project. Applications will open via Housing Connect starting in December with preference and eligibility rules, and the application window is planned to be extended from 60 to 75 days. Willets Point Commons construction began at the end of 2023 and the first buildings are scheduled to open around April 2026. The Phase 1 buildings include on-site parking, bike storage, a 24/7 attended lobby, free high-speed Wi-Fi, pet-friendly policies, direct transit access to the 7-train, LIRR and multiple bus routes, and unit set-asides for visual/hearing preference, mobility preference, municipal employees, and Queens Community Board 7 residents.
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