Rents Start At $863 In Affordable Manhattan Housing Lottery

HELL'S KITCHEN, NY — The deadline to apply for an affordable housing lottery for 44 new apartments in Hell's Kitchen is coming up, offering qualifying New Yorkers a chance to live in Manhattan without breaking the bank.

The apartments are located at 364 West 54th St. near Ninth Avenue and range from two-bedroom to three-bedroom units, with rents between $863 and $3,650, according to the city's Housing Connect listing. The deadline to apply is Oct. 5.

However, there is a catch: Your total income and family size need to fit within a certain range to be eligible to apply to the housing lottery, and each lottery has different income restrictions, based on a measurement called "Area Median Income," which you can calculate here.

Once New Yorkers apply for an eligible unit, they are issued a log number, and then the numbers are chosen at random by an automated system, lottery-style.

The apartments are available to households earning $35,315 to $219,840, with specific income requirements varying by apartment and household size.

For example, eligible incomes for a two-bedroom apartment range from $35,315 for a two-person household to $219,840 for a five-person household.

The apartments feature oversized windows, hardwood floors and modern appliances.

Building amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, an on-site resident manager, a sun terrace, a fitness center, a library, party rooms, and an elevator.

How To Apply

Qualifying New Yorkers can review the full eligibility requirements through NYC Housing Connect.

Apply by Oct. 5. Click here for more information.