Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near M15-SBS East Harlem - South Ferry in Manhattan

It includes 435+ studio apartments for rent in Manhattan near the M15-SBS East Harlem - South Ferry line that are tagged as good cause buildings. The median rent is $4,183.

Good cause is a tenant-protection category. It points to buildings where certain rent increases or non-renewal situations may be limited under applicable rules, but it does not describe a neighborhood or guarantee a specific lease outcome.

No. Good cause is not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, housing-lottery, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing. It is a market listing filter tied to tenant-protection status, not an official affordable-housing program.

Rent-stabilized is a separate regulatory category. Good cause and rent-stabilized are not interchangeable, so you should confirm the building’s status and the lease terms directly before applying.

With 435+ studios in Manhattan and a $4,183 median rent, plan for both the monthly asking rent and the full move-in cost. For a studio, the compact layout can make storage, kitchen space, and utility costs more important.

Ask about broker fees, security deposit, utilities, lease length, renewal terms, and any building rules that apply to the unit. Good cause status does not remove the need to confirm the full lease and move-in costs.

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