Forte Living, an 18-story apartment tower in East Harlem, has rolled out a fresh batch of one- and two-bedroom units through New York City's affordable housing lottery, with some rents clocking in under $1,500. The building bills itself as pet-friendly, with a listed weight cap of around 50 pounds, and touts amenities from a dog-washing station to a pool and rooftop terrace. For Manhattan renters hunting anything under $1,500, this is the kind of listing that turns heads fast.
The building and the availability
The property at 205 East 110th Street is offering dozens of one- and two-bedroom apartments along with roughly three dozen resident amenities. According to MyHomey, the address is a newly constructed 18-story tower that includes on-site services such as a fitness center, coworking space and a spa.
Lottery eligibility and income bands
The apartments are being made available through the New York City affordable housing lottery, and PIX11 reports that eligible household incomes range from roughly $41,589 up to $227,500. Those figures span several AMI bands, so applicants need to match their income and household size to the exact brackets and cutoffs listed on the official posting.
Rents and what they look like
Listing details scraped by MyHomey show one-bedrooms advertised for as low as about $1,013 and two-bedrooms starting around $1,169, which tracks with reports that some units fall under the $1,500 mark. Because these are lottery units tied to specific income bands, the rent any given applicant qualifies for is determined by both household size and income level.
Pet policy and resident perks
PIX11 notes that pets are limited to about 50 pounds and highlights features such as a dog-washing station, bike storage lockers, elevator access and a rooftop terrace among the building’s amenities. Anyone planning to move in with a pet should confirm size limits, breed restrictions and any additional fees directly with management before they apply.
Why this matters in Manhattan
Affordable rentals in Manhattan remain scarce, and recent coverage of other Harlem lotteries shows that below-market units are both limited and highly competitive. As amNewYork has reported, a few neighborhood lotteries have dangled one-bedrooms under $1,000, but those chances are rare and tend to disappear quickly.
How to check the listing and apply
Prospective tenants should carefully review eligibility requirements, required documentation and application deadlines on New York City’s Housing Connect portal before applying. Visit Housing Connect for the official listing and to submit an application.
