Here Are 5 Affordable Housing Lotteries in Upper Manhattan You Can Apply to Right Now
- The Curious Uptowner
- 7 days ago
- 1 min read
With the median asking rent in Manhattan hovering at $4,600, now's a good time to explore the city's affordable housing lottery program—especially if you're hoping to live in the northern half of the borough.
A search through NYC Housing Connect, the city's online portal for finding affordable housing, currently shows five rental lotteries from Harlem to Inwood, with some even featuring amenities like in-unit washers and dryers.
Here are the details for those interested in applying, from south to north:
Central Harlem 2171 Frederick Douglass Boulevard at W 117th Street
Available units: 5
Eligible household income: $131,143-$227,500
Monthly rent:Â $3,661-$4,376
Lottery ends: August 18, 2025
East Harlem 1975 Madison Avenue at E 126th Street
Available units: 30
Eligible household income: $113,143-$227,500
Monthly rent:Â $3,300-$4,250
Lottery ends: September 29, 2025
West Harlem 410 W 126th Street between Morningside and Amsterdam Avenues
Available units: 28
Eligible household income: $97,783-$227,500
Monthly rent:Â $2,725-$3,995
Lottery ends: September 8, 2025
West Harlem 1440 Amsterdam Avenue at W 131st Street
Available units: 147
Eligible household income: $104,949-$227,500
Monthly rent:Â $2,950-$4,568
Lottery ends: September 22, 2025
Inwood 3880 Ninth Avenue near W 207th Street
Available units: 70
Eligible household income: $37,852-$210,000
Monthly rent:Â $914-$3,400
Lottery ends: October 6, 2025
