An affordable housing lottery is open at Rialto West, 509 West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan — 133 units spanning 50% to 140% of the area median income (AMI), with studios from $1,031 a month. Applications close July 20, 2026.
The Building
The lottery is open for Rialto West at 509 West 48th Street in Manhattan, with 133 units available through NYC Housing Connect across four income tiers and unit sizes from studio to three-bedroom.
The Units and Income Bands
- 50% AMI — studio $1,031, 1-bedroom $1,300, 2-bedroom $1,543, 3-bedroom $1,767 (income $39,155–$105,200)
- 80% AMI — studio $1,760, 1-bedroom $2,211, 2-bedroom $2,636, 3-bedroom $3,031 (income $64,149–$168,320)
- 120% AMI — studio $2,319, 1-bedroom $2,910, 2-bedroom $3,475, 3-bedroom $4,000 (income $83,315–$252,480)
- 140% AMI — studio $2,805, 1-bedroom $3,518, 2-bedroom $4,204, 3-bedroom $4,843 (income $99,978–$294,560)
Rents and income limits are monthly rent and annual household income; income ranges span the smallest to largest household within each tier.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by July 20, 2026. The lottery also sets aside units under standard NYC Housing Connect preferences — 5% for residents with mobility disabilities, 2% for residents with vision or hearing disabilities, 50% for the community district, and 5% for municipal employees. See the full unit-by-unit breakdown and eligibility details on Weverit's lottery page for Rialto West.
Source: NYC Housing Connect. This article is for informational purposes only.
