New 'Affordable' Apartment Lottery Launched In Washington Heights

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Five apartments in Washington Heights recently hit the "affordable" housing lottery, but individuals will need to make at least $59,143 to apply for a studio and $72,000 for a one-bedroom.

The "affordable" units are at 465 West 163rd Street, a six-story development in Washington Heights.

The prices on the two studios and three one-bedrooms at the address don't exactly seem affordable.

The two studios will rent at $1,725 a month, ranging in eligible income from $59,143 to $118,300, and three one-bedrooms will rent at $2,100 a month, ranging in eligible income from $72,000 to $133,120.

The units are priced at 130 percent of the area income, according to New York Yimby.

Designed by A&T Engineering, the 16-unit building will have residential amenities such as a virtual doorman, bike storage, in-unit washer and dryers, dishwashers, and air conditioning.

Patch isn't sure what a virtual doorman looks like.

Prospective renters must meet the requirements listed above and have the applications submitted by Feb. 10, according to New York Yimby.

You can apply for the lottery at NYC Housing Connect.