Artifact No. 636 at 636 West 158th Street, Washington Heights: 36 Affordable Apartments on Housing Connect, From $2,835 a Month
Quick answerArtifact No. 636 is a new 17-story building with 120 apartments at 636 West 158th Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan. In 2026, NYC Housing Connect ran a lottery for 36 of them, all at 130% AMI. Rents were $2,835 for a studio, $3,200 for a one-bedroom and $4,100 for a two-bedroom. Applications were due June 5, 2026. Every rent is above the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum. As of October 20, 2026, the lottery was not open.
Last checked: October 20, 2026, against the Housing Connect listing for lottery 7514, its rent table and the site's open-lottery search, read at the start and end of the session; the Housing Connect FAQ; the City's lottery data; HPD's 421-a page, re-rentals page and guide Applying for Affordable Housing; CityFHEPS form DSS-8r; Department of Buildings job filings (job M00628781), older job records and certificates of occupancy; HPD's production data (project 78540); PLUTO; ACRIS records for Manhattan block 2134; City Planning's GeoSearch; HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents; the MTA's station data; and New York YIMBY (April 8, 2026). How VoucherMatch reports these guides and corrects errors: how we report.
- 36apartments in the Housing Connect lottery, all at 130% AMI
- 120apartments in the building, on its certificate of occupancy
- $2,835the lowest rent, for a studio
- $4,100the highest rent, for a two-bedroom
- June 5, 2026the application deadline
- $104,469the lowest yearly income the listing accepts without a voucher
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7514, read October 20, 2026; Department of Buildings certificate of occupancy data.
- Area median income (AMI)The middle income for the area, adjusted for household size. A lottery apartment "at 60% AMI" is for households earning up to about 60% of it. The agency's income chart turns each level into dollar limits.
- Lottery (NYC Housing Connect)Every complete application gets a random log number. The marketing agent works through applications in log-number order within each preference group, so applying early does not help.
- Minimum incomeThe lowest yearly income the listing accepts for an apartment, so the rent is not too large a share of income. Housing Connect does not apply it to households with a voucher or rental subsidy.
- Marketing agentThe company the building hires to run its lottery and check applicants' papers.
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Rental help run by a housing authority. You find a home, and the agency checks the unit, rent and your household before it approves payment.
- CityFHEPS (New York City)The City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement: a City-funded rent supplement that the Department of Social Services (DSS) pays straight to the landlord.
- Payment standard (the CityFHEPS maximum in this report)An amount the agency uses to work out housing assistance for a unit size and area. It does not mean that any home at that rent will be approved.
- Utility allowanceThe agency's estimate of the cost of utilities you must pay. It is not a promise to pay your actual bills.
- FMR and SAFMRHUD rent estimates for an area (Fair Market Rent) or ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rent). They include rent and most tenant-paid utilities. Your agency may use a different payment standard.
- Certificate of occupancyThe Department of Buildings' sign-off that a building, or part of it, can be lived in.
What Was Built at 636 West 158th Street
Artifact No. 636 is a new 17-story building with 120 apartments at 636 West 158th Street. It replaced five three-story buildings on the block.
- NamesHousing Connect calls it "Artifact No. 636". HPD's data calls it "636 WEST 158TH STREET APARTMENTS".
- PermitDepartment of Buildings job M00628781 says "IT IS PROPOSED TO ERECT A NEW 17 STORY BUILDING". It lists 120 apartments, 198 feet and 150,520 square feet.
- Architectthe job's applicant firm is Morris Adjmi Architects. New York YIMBY says the same firm designed it.
- OwnerPLUTO and the deeds name West 158 Street Opportunity LLC.
- DeveloperYIMBY says it was "developed by" Artifact Real Estate Development Company.
- Finisheda certificate of occupancy for 120 apartments was issued June 12, 2026, and renewed August 31, 2026.
- December 9, 2019, to May 3, 2022demolition jobs are filed for the five three-story buildings at 636 to 644 West 158th Street.
- November 11, 2021the new building job is filed.
- March 25, 2022a zoning lot description covering all five lots is signed.
- August 29, 2025the new building job's permit is issued.
- February 24, 2026HPD's project start date.
- April 8, 2026YIMBY reports that construction "is nearing completion".
- May 6 to June 5, 2026the lottery takes applications.
- June 12, 2026the certificate of occupancy is issued, for 120 apartments.
What it means: the building had its sign-off a week after the deadline.
Source: Department of Buildings job filings and older job records; ACRIS; HPD project 78540; New York YIMBY; the City's lottery data.
| Question | One record | Another record |
|---|---|---|
| Height | DOB: 198 feet | YIMBY: "197-foot-tall" |
| Floor area | DOB: 150,520 square feet | YIMBY: 118,559; PLUTO: 268,776 |
| Address | Listing, DOB, PLUTO: 636 West | YIMBY's text: "638 West" and "636 East" |
| Units on the lot | Certificate: 120 apartments | PLUTO: 120 homes, 121 units in all |
| Other space | Listing: none named | YIMBY: community space and a "51-vehicle parking garage" |
What it means: the City's sign-off counts 120 apartments. Ask the hotline if another figure matters to you.
Source: Department of Buildings job M00628781 and certificate data; PLUTO 26v2; New York YIMBY, April 8, 2026.
What 421-a Means at Artifact No. 636
The listing says the building "is being constructed through the 421-a Tax Incentive Program" of HPD. HPD calls 421-a "a partial tax exemption for new multiple dwellings."
- How it works: HPD says "The developer applies to HPD and receives a Certificate of Eligibility."
- Options: HPD's page lists several affordability options, each with its own share of apartments and income levels. No record opened names the version or option used here.
- HPD's count: its data lists 36 "Middle Income" apartments here. It defines those as rents "affordable to households earning 121 to 165% of the area median income".
How Artifact No. 636 Was Financed
Property records show private mortgages from one lender. No City loan appears in the records opened.
| Date signed | Document | Lender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2022 | Mortgage and agreement, lots 150 to 154 | "Genisis Capital, LLC" | $4,233,750 and $16,400,000 |
| October 16, 2024 | Two mortgages and an agreement | Genesis Capital, LLC | $34,890,677.63, $7,709,322.37 and $24,109,322.37 |
| February 18, 2026 | Mortgage and agreement | Genesis Capital, LLC | $26,800,000 and $85,500,000 |
What it means: the papers were not read, so this report does not add the amounts or say what each covers.
Source: ACRIS index records; the borrowers named are West 158 Street Opportunity, LLC and, before 2026, ASK Florida III LLC. The lender's name is spelled "Genisis" in the 2022 index.
How It Relates to Artifact No. 1861 and No. 1871
Artifact No. 636 is a separate building from Artifact No. 1861 and No. 1871 on Amsterdam Avenue. City records give them different owners, architects and HPD projects.
- What they sharethe "Artifact No." name, and YIMBY names the same developer for both. The 1861 lottery (7532) had the same three rents and the same mail address.
- What differsa different block, different owner companies and a different architect. HPD lists 636 as project 78540, and the Amsterdam Avenue buildings as 78538 and 78539.
- Distancethe 1861 listing's map point is 0.44 miles from this one, in a straight line by VoucherMatch's measure.
Where Artifact No. 636 Is
The building is at 636 West 158th Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan, ZIP code 10032. YIMBY says it is "between Riverside Drive and Riverside Drive West."
- The records: PLUTO puts it on Manhattan block 2134, lot 154, in Community District 12, Council District 7 and the 33rd Precinct. The zoning is R8.
- Area names: City Planning's GeoSearch says Washington Heights. Building filings say "Washington Heights (South)".
- Apartments nearby: see Section 8 apartments in Washington Heights and apartments near the 1 train.
| Station | Lines | Straight-line distance | Accessible in the MTA's data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 St | 1 | 0.15 miles | No |
| 163 St-Amsterdam Av | C | 0.37 miles | No |
| 155 St | C | 0.45 miles | No |
| 168 St-Washington Hts | 1 | 0.50 miles | No |
| 168 St | A, C | 0.53 miles | Yes |
| 155 St | B, D | 0.59 miles | No |
What it means: the 1 train at 157 St is the closest. YIMBY names the same station.
Source: the MTA's subway station data; distances by VoucherMatch in a straight line from the listing's map point (40.8355628, -73.9469959), so the walk is longer.
- Buses: the listing names stops on Broadway at West 152nd, 170th and 171st Streets.
- More stations: the listing also names 175th St on the A, 145th St on the 1 and Harlem-148 St on the 3. See apartments near the C train.
36 Apartments in the Lottery, All at 130% AMI
The lottery had 36 apartments, all at 130% AMI: 4 studios, 27 one-bedrooms and 5 two-bedrooms. HPD's data and the City's lottery data give the same mix.
View the data table
| Size | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Studio | 4 |
| One-bedroom | 27 |
| Two-bedroom | 5 |
What it means: three in four lottery apartments are one-bedrooms.
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7514, counted by VoucherMatch from its 36 unit rows, read October 20, 2026.
Rents and Income Ranges at Artifact No. 636
Each size has one rent, from $2,835 for a studio to $4,100 for a two-bedroom. Without a voucher, a household needed at least $104,469 a year.
| Apartment | Rent | People | Yearly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 studios | $2,835 | 1 or 2 | $104,469 to $176,410 |
| 27 one-bedrooms | $3,200 | 1 to 3 | $119,315 to $198,510 |
| 5 two-bedrooms | $4,100 | 2 to 5 | $155,452 to $238,160 |
What it means: the top of each range is for the largest household allowed.
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7514, read October 20, 2026. Each of its 36 unit rows matches its line.
| Household size | Can apply for | Maximum income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 31 studios and one-bedrooms | $154,440 |
| 2 people | all 36 | $176,410 |
| 3 people | 32 one- and two-bedrooms | $198,510 |
| 4 people | 5 two-bedrooms | $220,480 |
| 5 people | 5 two-bedrooms | $238,160 |
What it means: no apartment in the listing takes six or more people.
Source: the same listing; counts by VoucherMatch.
- Under $104,469below every minimum.
- One or two people, $104,469 to $119,314only the 4 studios.
- Three people, under $119,315none.
- Three people, $119,315 to $155,451only the one-bedrooms.
- Four or five people, under $155,452none.
- Over the maximum$154,440 for one person up to $238,160 for five.
What it means: a family of four needed $155,452 a year.
Source: VoucherMatch's count from the listing's minimum and maximum incomes.
Key pointthe FAQ says minimum incomes exist "To ensure that households are not paying more than one third of their incomes in rent." The listing does not say how its figures were set.
Can a CityFHEPS or Section 8 Voucher Cover Artifact No. 636?
Not under the CityFHEPS maximums. Every rent in this lottery is above the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum for its size, by $231 to $1,103 a month.
This was a city lottery on NYC Housing Connect, and the listing names HPD as its agency. The Housing Connect FAQ says: "Minimum income requirements do not apply if you have a voucher or a rental subsidy. However, rent should be within maximum limits allowed by your voucher or rental assistance program."
View the data table
| Size | Lowest rent | Highest rent | CityFHEPS maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,835 | $2,835 | $2,604 |
| One-bedroom | $3,200 | $3,200 | $2,734 |
| Two-bedroom | $4,100 | $4,100 | $2,997 |
What it means: the studio is $231 over, the one-bedroom $466 over and the two-bedroom $1,103 over, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic.
Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing; maximums from DSS-8r, effective April 1, 2026, "if all utilities are included in the lease".
Watch outthe listing says "Tenants are responsible for electricity, including stove, hot water, and heat." DSS-8r has rows for "Electric with Cooking Range" ($111 studio, $126 one-bedroom, $167 two-bedroom) and "Total (Electric Heat & Hot Water)" ($89, $106 and $138). This report subtracts nothing, since every rent is already over. Ask DSS or your caseworker how they apply.
- Accepted"Section 8 (HPD or NYCHA), CityFHEPS, ISS, TBI, Medicaid Waiver, and VASH are all accepted."
- Credit check"Applicants qualifying with rental subsidy are not subject to a credit check or review of rental history."
- Proofthe marketing agent "will contact you for proof of the subsidy and the amount of rent it covers."
- Section 8: NYCHA and HPD set their own limits. See the New York City Housing Authority page and Section 8 payment standards in NYC for 2026.
- Guides: CityFHEPS vs Section 8 and Section 8 utility allowances in NYC.
How the Rents Compare With HUD's Figure for ZIP Code 10032
Every lottery rent is above HUD's estimate for ZIP code 10032. The two-bedroom, at $4,100, is $1,480 above HUD's $2,620 figure.
View the data table
| Size | Lowest rent | Highest rent | HUD fair market rent, ZIP 10032 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,835 | $2,835 | $2,280 |
| One-bedroom | $3,200 | $3,200 | $2,390 |
| Two-bedroom | $4,100 | $4,100 | $2,620 |
What it means: the rents are $555, $810 and $1,480 above HUD's figures, by VoucherMatch's arithmetic.
Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing; HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, in effect since October 1, 2026, utilities included.
- Utilities: HUD's figure includes them. Here tenants pay for electricity, so the true gap is wider.
- Apartments in this ZIP code: see voucher apartments in ZIP 10032 and CityFHEPS apartments in Washington Heights.
Preferences, Building Features and Fees at Artifact No. 636
The listing posted no preference or set-aside groups. Its amenity list is long, and its advertisement marks several shared spaces with an asterisk.
- In this listingno preference or set-aside rows, read October 20, 2026.
- Disabilitythe FAQ says "Federal disability statutes give preference to five percent (5%) of units" for mobility disabilities, and "Another two percent (2%)" for hearing or vision.
- Community boardthat preference "does not apply to developments that do not receive City financing, e.g., those that only receive a tax exemption."
What it means: no page opened says which general rules applied to this lottery. Ask the hotline, 212-863-7990.
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7514; Housing Connect FAQ.
- Inside the apartments"Washers and dryers in units", "Dishwasher in unit", "Air-conditioning" and "Hardwood floors".
- Shared"Dog park", "Dog washing station", "Bike storage lockers", "Gymnasium", "Co-working space", "Rooftop terrace", "Package lockers" and "Digital doorman".
- Marked with an asteriskthe advertisement lists "bike storage*", "A fitness center*", "the lounge* and recreation room*", "co-working space*" and "a rooftop terrace* and sundeck*". It does not say what the asterisk means.
- Pets"One pet allowed, under 50 lbs."
- Utilities"Tenants are responsible for electricity, including stove, hot water, and heat."
- Fees to applythe listing's field for deposits or application fees is set to no.
- Not statedapartment sizes, bathrooms and parking.
What it means: at Artifact No. 1861, the same developer's listing marked "a fitness center*" with "(*fees apply)". Ask whether that holds here.
Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7514, its amenity list and advertisement.
What Happens After the Artifact No. 636 Housing Connect Lottery
Applications were due June 5, 2026. The City's lottery data, updated October 5, 2026, gave the lottery's status as "Tenant Selection".
- 1Log numbers"Within a few weeks after the lottery application deadline, Housing Connect randomly assigns log numbers".
- 2Review"The developer reviews them in log number order (starting with those who meet preference categories) and contacts applicants."
- 3Documents"you will only have a few business days to submit your documents."
- 4TimingHPD's guide says applicants may hear back "within two to twelve months after the deadline".
What it means: no page states how many people applied or where the review stands.
Source: step one from the Housing Connect FAQ; steps two to four from HPD's guide "Applying for Affordable Housing".
- ID for every adult. the FAQ accepts "drivers’ licenses, non-driver state ID cards, and IDNYC cards"
- Children under 18. "Birth certificates or other forms of documentation like a school letter"
- Income, address and assets. "pay stubs, tax returns, proof of address, and asset documentation"
- Rent history or credit. proof of 12 months of full rent payments, or a credit review
- Voucher. proof of the subsidy, if the household has one
What it means: the request for documents lists the exact papers to send.
Source: Housing Connect FAQ.
Key pointthe listing's rent table gives an asset limit of $220,480 for every apartment. The FAQ sets the limit at "the maximum income limit for a four (4)-person household" at the apartment's level.
Check before you payapplying through NYC Housing Connect is free. Its FAQ says "There is no fee to apply for housing using Housing Connect"; a marketing agent may charge a credit or background check fee of no more than $20 per household. No payment app, wire or gift card buys a place in a lottery, and no one should charge you to see or hold an apartment. Apply only at housingconnect.nyc.gov or by mail to the address in the official listing.
- Housing Connectlottery 7514 was not in the open-lottery search. No other listing for this building was in it.
- Re-rentalsthe FAQ says vacant apartments "may be made available for applicants outside of Housing Connect" during "a temporary waiver period". HPD's re-rentals page links to resources.
- Paper routeunder "Apply by Mail", the listing gave "Artifact No. 636 C/O iAfford NY, 365 Flushing Avenue, Suite 503", Brooklyn, NY 11205. That is where a reader sent a self-addressed envelope to ask for a paper form. It gives no return address or postmark rule.
What it means: as of October 20, 2026, VoucherMatch found no open application for these apartments.
Source: Housing Connect's open-lottery search; the Housing Connect FAQ; the listing.
What Is Known and Not Yet Known About Artifact No. 636
The rents, incomes, asset limit and deadline are published. How many applied, and whether any apartment is still empty, are not.
- Not publishedhow many people applied, and how many of the 36 apartments are leased.
- Not statedthe 421-a option, how long the rents stay restricted, apartment sizes and what the asterisks mean.
- Pictures left outthe listing has two exterior renderings with a grid of tall windows. On April 8, 2026, YIMBY wrote that a rendering "appears outdated based on the observed outcome", with "punched windows surrounded by gray paneling". So this report shows no exterior view. All pictures here are the listing's renderings of shared rooms.
- Whom to askthe Housing Connect hotline, 212-863-7990, "from 9am to 5pm on weekdays".
If You Need an Apartment Now
The deadline has passed, so a household that needs to move has to look elsewhere.
- Open in Manhattan now: Housing Connect's search listed 345 East 17th Street Apartments, due November 9, 2026, and 1 Gouverneur Lane, due November 17, 2026.
Studio, $2,479 a monthManhattan
3 bedrooms, $3,532 a monthManhattan
3 bedrooms, $3,577 a monthHarlem, Manhattan
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- Voucher in hand: browse Section 8 apartments in Manhattan, CityFHEPS apartments in Manhattan and one-bedroom voucher apartments in Manhattan.
- No voucher yet: read how to get a housing voucher in NYC, or see low-income apartments in New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was 636 West 158th Street on NYC Housing Connect?
Yes. Artifact No. 636, at 636 West 158th Street, was lottery 7514 on NYC Housing Connect. It offered 36 apartments at 130% AMI, at $2,835 to $4,100 a month. Applications were due June 5, 2026. On October 20, 2026, it was not in the open-lottery search, and the City's data listed it as "Tenant Selection".
What is the rent at Artifact No. 636?
Lottery rents were $2,835 a month for the 4 studios, $3,200 for the 27 one-bedrooms and $4,100 for the 5 two-bedrooms. All are at 130% AMI. Tenants pay for electricity, including the stove, hot water and heat. The advertisement marks the fitness center, lounge and other shared spaces with an asterisk it does not explain.
How much do you have to earn for Artifact No. 636?
At least $104,469 a year for a studio, $119,315 for a one-bedroom and $155,452 for a two-bedroom. The most is $154,440 for one person, up to $238,160 for five. The Housing Connect FAQ says the minimum income does not apply to a household with a voucher or rental subsidy.
Does Artifact No. 636 take Section 8 or CityFHEPS?
The Housing Connect FAQ says Section 8 and CityFHEPS are "all accepted" in its lotteries. But every rent here is above the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum. The studio is $231 over, the one-bedroom $466 over and the two-bedroom $1,103 over. The FAQ says rent "should be within maximum limits allowed by your voucher".
Is Artifact No. 636 the same as Artifact No. 1861?
No. Artifact No. 1861 and No. 1871 are separate buildings on Amsterdam Avenue, about 0.44 miles away. City records give them different owners, architects and HPD projects. They share the "Artifact No." name and, per New York YIMBY, the developer. Each building had its own Housing Connect lottery.
Are the rents at 636 West 158th Street below market?
Not against HUD's figure. Every lottery rent is above HUD's fiscal year 2027 fair market rent for ZIP code 10032. The studio is $555 above HUD's $2,280, the one-bedroom $810 above $2,390 and the two-bedroom $1,480 above $2,620. HUD's figures include utilities; these rents do not.
Can I still apply to Artifact No. 636?
Not through this lottery. Applications were due June 5, 2026, and lottery 7514 was not in Housing Connect's open-lottery search on October 20, 2026. No newer listing for the building was in it. Watch Housing Connect and HPD's re-rentals page, or call the hotline, 212-863-7990, on weekdays.
Sources for this article (18)
- Housing Connect listing for lottery 7514 (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- open-lottery search (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- Housing Connect FAQ (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
- lottery data (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- 421-a page (nyc.gov)
- re-rentals page (nyc.gov)
- Applying for Affordable Housing (nyc.gov)
- DSS-8r (nyc.gov)
- job filings (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- older job records (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- certificates of occupancy (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- production data (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
- ACRIS (a836-acris.nyc.gov)
- GeoSearch (geosearch.planninglabs.nyc)
- Small Area Fair Market Rents (huduser.gov)
- station data (data.ny.gov)
- New York YIMBY (newyorkyimby.com)
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