Here Are 2 Affordable Housing Lotteries in Upper Manhattan You Can Apply to Right Now
- The Curious Uptowner
- Oct 15
- 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 two rental lotteries—one in East Harlem and the other in Hudson Heights—with some even featuring amenities like in-unit washers and dryers.
Here are the details for those interested in applying, from south to north:
East Harlem 2183 Third Avenue and E 119th Street
Available units: 2
Eligible household income: $58,629-$105,000
Monthly rent: $1,514-$1,921
Lottery ends: October 20, 2025
Washington Heights 205 Cabrini Boulevard near W 186th Street
Available units: 7
Eligible household income: $131,760-$227,500
Monthly rent: $3,595-$4,244
Lottery ends: October 20, 2025
Affordable housing lotteries like this one in Inwood are such a valuable opportunity for those looking to find a home in the city. It's great to see these initiatives making housing more accessible. If you're eligible, it's definitely worth applying—this could be the chance you've been waiting for to secure a place in a vibrant community!
I understand that this site says affordable housing. But affordable to who? There are a lot of us citizens that make under 25,000 a year. The income you're asking for only 3% of people make that much. So where does that leave us, who are stuck in a shelter, with an income below poverty level? Even the immigrants are getting apartments and assistance faster than us! We were born and raised here! But yet, we're getting treated like we're the immigrants!