Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for New Bay Shore Rental Complex

Five below-market units available through application process at Chelsea Commons

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A new rental building in Bay Shore, New York called Chelsea Commons is offering five affordable housing units through a lottery application process. The building has a total of 22 apartments, with 17 units at market rate and 5 units available at below-market prices.

Why it matters

Affordable housing lotteries are an important tool for providing access to quality housing for low- and moderate-income residents in high-cost areas like Long Island. The availability of these units at Chelsea Commons helps address the ongoing need for more affordable rental options in the Bay Shore community.

The details

The affordable units at Chelsea Commons are part of a 22-apartment building located at 227 Fourth Ave. in Bay Shore. Applications for the five below-market rate units are open through March 9, 2026. The building's developer touted the complex's central location in the town as a key benefit for prospective tenants.

  • The affordable housing lottery application period is open from February 13 to March 9, 2026.

The players

Chelsea Commons

A new 22-unit rental building in Bay Shore, New York that is offering 5 affordable housing units through a lottery application process.

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The takeaway

Affordable housing lotteries like the one for Chelsea Commons provide an important pathway for low- and moderate-income residents to access quality rental units in desirable communities. As the cost of housing continues to rise, these types of programs play a vital role in promoting economic diversity and ensuring access to affordable homes.