An affordable housing lottery is open at Willow Tree Residences, 225 East 45th Street in Midtown East, Manhattan — 51 studio apartments at 60% of the area median income (AMI), each renting for $1,122 a month. Applications close July 3, 2026.
The Building
The lottery is open for Willow Tree Residences at 225 East 45th Street in Manhattan, a new-construction building offering 51 studio units through NYC Housing Connect at a single income tier.
The Units and Income Bands
- 60% AMI — studio $1,122/mo (income $42,275–$81,420, household 1–2), 51 units
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by July 3, 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 eligibility details on Weverit's lottery page for Willow Tree Residences.
Source: NYC Housing Connect. This article is for informational purposes only.
