Tallest Village Towers Harbor Affordable Housing

Housing Lottery Launched at 570 Washington Street

By Brian J. Pape, AIA, LEED-AP

570 Washington Street is a new 176-unit 100 percent affordable senior residence covering the full block from Clarkson to Houston streets. It is part of the tallest skyscraper ever built in Greenwich Village, reaching 40 stories in height. Credit: Brian J. Pape, AIA.

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 176-units at 570 Washington Street, a rarity in Greenwich Village. It will only be open until October 27. NYC Housing Connect is New Yorkers’ portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across the five boroughs. The site currently has 39 buildings including six in Manhattan with lotteries for housing.

570 Washington Street is a new 100 percent affordable senior residence located in Manhattan’s West Village, covering the full block from Clarkson to Houston streets. It was designed by COOKFOX with SLCE as the architect of record and developed by Jonathan Rose Companies, Atlas Capital Group, The Baupost Group, and Zeckendorf Development. This residential structure is part of the tallest skyscrapers ever built in Greenwich Village, with 40 stories in height.

This building is being constructed through the Inclusionary Housing Program, the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the HOME Investments Partnerships Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Individuals or households that have at least one household member who is 62 years of age or older and who meet the income and household size requirements listed below may apply. Qualified applicants will be required to meet additional selection criteria. 

NYC Housing Connect shows 122 units for residents at 50 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $0 to $87,500. At 50 percent of the AMI, there are 57 studios with a monthly rent equivalent to 30 percent of their income for incomes ranging from $0 to $64,800. There are 40 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent equivalent to 30 percent of their income for incomes ranging from $0 to $72,900. And there are 25 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent equivalent to 30 percent of their income for incomes ranging from $0 to $87,500.

For those perplexed by only 122 out of 176 units being on the lottery, Assemblymember Deborah Glick clarified that the other 54 units were set aside for a separate lottery for formerly homeless people.

Residents will enjoy modern amenities aimed at promoting wellness, connection, and comfort. Features include a community room with a warming kitchen, a health and wellness center, social service offices, a library and computer room, and a fitness center. It also offers shared laundry facilities, bike storage, and on-site management.

The Affordable Housing Program is committed to the principle of inclusivity in all of its neighborhoods, including supporting New Yorkers to reside in neighborhoods of their choice, regardless of their neighborhood of origin and regardless of the neighborhood into which they want to move. There are no deposits or application fees; rent includes all utilities. Pets are not allowed with the exception of those permitted under reasonable accommodation requests. *Project Based Section 8 Vouchers: Tenant pays 30 percent of their income for rent and applicants will need to qualify for Section 8.

Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than October 27, 2025.

For more information: housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb