One of Manhattan's most amenity-rich luxury complexes has opened a lottery for 55 affordable apartments — with one-bedrooms from $782 a month. Applications close June 23, 2026.
The Building
A housing lottery is open for 55 units at Three Waterline Square, 635 West 59th Street, on the Upper West Side — steps from Riverside Park South and the Hudson River waterfront, within the Waterline Square complex.
This is a rare chance to live in a full-amenity luxury development at deeply affordable rents: the available apartments range from one- to three-bedrooms at $782 to $1,803 per month.
The Units and Income Bands
- 24 one-bedrooms: $782 to $1,445/month — household incomes from $30,515 to $91,620, depending on household size (one to three people)
- Two- and three-bedroom units round out the 55 available apartments, with rents up to $1,803
Across all units, eligible household income ranges from $30,515 to $126,240. Compared to market rents in the surrounding neighborhood — where one-bedrooms routinely exceed $5,000 — these are among the most sought-after lottery units in the city. Expect heavy competition.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via NYC Housing Connect no later than June 23, 2026. Income and household size requirements apply per unit tier.
A practical tip for high-demand lotteries like this one: apply anyway. Selection is randomized — your odds are never zero, and applying takes minutes once your Housing Connect profile is set up.
Track this lottery and all open NYC housing lotteries at Three Waterline Square on Weverit.
Before You Apply
Review the building's complaints, permits, violations, ownership records, and neighborhood data in Weverit's report for 635 West 59th Street. A few minutes of due diligence tells you what the listing won't.
Source: NYC Housing Connect. This article is for informational purposes only.
