22 Apartments Hit Affordable Housing Lottery On The UWS

UPPER WEST SIDE, MANHATTAN — More than 20 apartments in one of the Upper West Side's largest new developments have hit the affordable housing lottery.

The 10 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments are available in the Waterline Square development's 645 West 59th St. building. Each unit will go to those that are making 40 percent the area median income.

For the one-bedroom spots, that means a $741 monthly rent. Applicants should make a minimum of $27,875 per year and a maximum salary of $31,840 for one person, a combined $36,400 for two people or a combined $40,960 for three people.

The two-bedroom spots will go for $901 per month and require a minimum salary of $34,080. The maximum salaries are the same as those for the one-bedroom spots, and a combined $45,480 for four people or a combined $49,120 for five people.

Some of the units are set aside for maniacal employees or residents with mobility, vision or hearing disabilities. Half of the apartments will go to those living in Community Board 7's coverage area.

The deadline to apply is July 23.

This is the second time apartments in Waterline Square have hit the affordable lottery.

The nearly five-acre development features three towers designed by renowned architects Richard Meier and Partners Architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and Rafael Viñoly Architects. The towers are connected by three acres of parkland and open spaces such as tree groves, a great lawn, walking paths, a playground, fountains and man-made waterfalls.

Amenities promised to all tenants include a 24-hour attended lobby, an in-unit washer and dryer and access to resident lounges. Residents can join something called the Waterline Club for additional fee in order to gain access to amenities such as a bowling alley, pool, fitness center, basketball court, music studio and art studio.

Find out more about the building and how to apply here.