Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near colleges in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan

It means the apartments are in buildings associated with good cause tenant protections, which can limit certain rent increases and some non-renewals. It does not mean the rent is lower or that the unit is officially affordable housing.

There are 27+ apartments for rent on this page, and the median rent is $3,996. Use that as a quick budget check, but compare each unit’s asking rent and move-in costs separately.

No. Good cause is a market tenant-protection category, not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery housing. The filter is about protections, not an official affordable-housing program.

Openigloo uses the property and building-level information available for the page scope and labels apartments based on that status. Because records and building details can change, confirm the current lease terms and protections with the landlord or agent before applying.

For a studio, make sure the sleeping area, kitchen setup, and storage work for your routine. Also confirm the rent, lease length, move-in date, fees, and whether the unit has any restrictions that affect your use of the space.

The asking rent is only part of the monthly cost. Broker fees, deposits, utilities, and building charges can change what you actually pay, so compare the full move-in and monthly budget before signing.

Openigloo adds building and landlord review context so you can compare tenant experience alongside the apartment details. That is useful when you are weighing a studio near colleges in Hell's Kitchen against other options in Manhattan.