Built for real New Yorkers.
Know your AMI. Find your lottery. Track your docs. Apply — all in one place, in your language.
AMI NYC is a fresh-start rebuild of our earlier Re-Rent Navigator concept. After running into serious technical limitations with the original platform, we scrapped it and rebuilt from scratch — sharper architecture, better UX, same civic mission.
A note on Re-Rent Navigator
We encountered persistent technical difficulties with the builder used for Re-Rent Navigator that we could not resolve without compromising stability. We made the decision to start fresh under a new name — AMI NYC — with a solid foundation. The mission is unchanged: make NYC affordable housing accessible to everyone.
What AMI NYC Does
Four core tools, built around how NYC housing actually works.
Live Eligibility Checker
- Enter household size + income
- Instantly see your AMI %
- Change inputs for live recalculation
- See which programs you qualify for
Lottery Finder
- Browse open HPD & HDC lotteries
- Filter by AMI band, borough, unit size
- Save listings to your account
- "Apply" routes to housingconnect.nyc.gov
Document Vault
- Checklist of required documents
- Track your readiness with a progress card
- Files stored on-device only — never uploaded
- Organized by document type
Multi-Language Support
- English, Español, 中文
- Toggle at any point in the app
- All eligibility content translated
- Designed for NYC's multilingual residents
How It Works
Enter Your Household Info
Input your annual income and household size. AMI NYC instantly calculates your AMI percentage using current HUD guidelines for New York City.
Check Your Eligibility
See which affordable housing programs you qualify for. Change any input and watch the results update in real time.
Find Open Lotteries
Browse listings from HPD, HDC, and NYC Housing Connect. Filter by borough, unit size, and AMI band to surface opportunities that match you.
Prepare Your Documents
Work through the Document Vault checklist. Track which documents you have ready. Your files never leave your phone.
Apply Through Official Channels
Tap "Apply" and AMI NYC sends you directly to housingconnect.nyc.gov. The application is yours — we just get you there.
Pricing
The eligibility checker and Document Vault are free. Pro unlocks alerts and unlimited saves.
Free
$0
- Live AMI eligibility checker
- Browse open lotteries
- Document Vault (on-device)
- Language toggle (EN / ES / 中文)
- Manual application tracking
Pro
$4.99/month
or $29.99/year
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited saved listings
- Instant alerts for new matching lotteries
- Advanced filters
- Deadline reminders
Billed through Apple App Store or Google Play. Not a fee for housing — software access only.
What AMI NYC Does — and Does Not Do
We Do
- AMI eligibility calculations (estimates)
- Aggregate HPD & HDC lottery listings
- On-device document readiness checklists
- Route you to NYC Housing Connect to apply
- Provide multi-language content
We Do NOT Do
- Act as a real estate broker or agent
- Negotiate leases or collect fees
- Guarantee housing or application success
- Handle your application data
- Provide legal or financial advice
Legal Statement: AMI NYC is an informational platform and does not provide brokerage, legal, or financial services. AMI eligibility calculations are estimates based on HUD guidelines. Final eligibility is determined by property managers and housing agencies. Applications are submitted by you, directly, through official portals.
For App Store Reviewers
Demo Credentials
tester@aminyc.com
Password123!
Test Persona
Maria — Bronx, household of 3
$78,000/year income · 62% AMI
What to Test
- Language toggle (EN → ES → 中文)
- Eligibility checker — change inputs for live recalculation
- Apply button — routes to housingconnect.nyc.gov (intentional)
- Document Vault progress card
Specific review needs? Email support@aminyc.com with subject "App Review."
Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy & Legal
Your documents never leave your device. We don't share your data with HPD, HDC, or any housing agency. Read the full policy.
AMI NYC is an informational platform. We are not real estate brokers. Applications are submitted by you, directly, through official NYC portals. AMI calculations are estimates only. All housing decisions are made by property managers and housing agencies.