Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near Grand Central-42 St

Good cause is a tenant-protection category, not a neighborhood. It refers to buildings where certain rent increases or non-renewals may be limited under applicable rules, so you should still verify the lease terms for the specific unit.

There are 85+ studio apartments for rent on this page, with a median rent of $4,175.

No. Good cause is not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing. It is a market rental filter tied to tenant protections, so the asking rent can still be market-rate.

This page uses the good cause filter to show apartments in buildings with that tenant-protection status. It is not based on income eligibility. Always check the unit’s lease, renewal language, and any building-specific rules.

Beyond asking rent, the total cost can include broker fee, security deposit, utilities, renters insurance, and any building fees. Those items can make two similar studios feel very different in practice.

Confirm whether the unit is actually in a good cause building, whether the lease is rent-stabilized or not, and what fees or deposits are due at move-in. For a studio, also check storage, light, and kitchen layout so the space works day to day.

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