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\n\t\t\tJune 21, 2026<\/p>\n
Finding an affordable apartment in Manhattan can often feel impossible, but a newly launched NYC housing lottery is offering a rare opportunity in the heart of Midtown East.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Applications are now open for Willow Tree Residences, a brand-new affordable housing development on East 45th Street featuring studio apartments starting at just $1,122 per month.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Located steps from Grand Central and major subway lines, the building combines modern amenities\u2014including high-speed internet, a landscaped outdoor terrace, laundry facilities, and recreation spaces\u2014with easy access to some of Manhattan\u2019s most connected transit options.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eligible New Yorkers earning between $42,275 and $81,420 annually have until July 3, 2026, to apply.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfe1 Building Amenities and Local Features<\/p>\n
Willow Tree Residences is a mixed-use supportive housing building designed with premium resident amenities and a ground-floor health clinic that offers primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services to the community.<\/p>\n
Building Features<\/p>\n
Outdoor Spaces: Landscaped outdoor terrace and recreational spaces.<\/p>\n
Convenience: Shared laundry room, bike storage lockers, elevator, and an accessible entrance.<\/p>\n
Technology & Security: High-speed in-unit broadband internet, common area Wi-Fi, intercom systems, and security cameras.<\/p>\n
Unit Finishes: High-end countertops, modern finishes, and energy-efficient appliances with air-conditioning.<\/p>\n
Transit and Neighborhood Access<\/p>\n
Located just blocks from Grand Central Terminal, the building offers unparalleled transit connectivity to get you anywhere in the city or the tri-state area:<\/p>\n
Subway Lines: B, D, F, M, 4, 5, 6, 7, E, S, 1, 2, N, Q, R, W<\/p>\n
Regional Trains: Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)<\/p>\n
Bus Routes: M15, M42, M101, M102, M103<\/p>\n
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Source \/ NYC Housing Connect<\/p>\n
The application window closes in 15 days on July 3, 2026. There are no application fees or deposits required to apply.<\/p>\n
Apply by Mail: To request a physical paper application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Willow Tree Residences c\/o Settlement Housing Fund 247 West 37th Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10018<\/p>\n
Apply Online: Log into your account and apply directly via NYC Housing Connect<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-18-at-2.29.27-PM-1024x265.png\")
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