Studio apartments in good cause buildings for rent near SIM30 Sunnyside - Midtown Manhattan Express in Murray Hill, Manhattan

Good cause refers to buildings covered by tenant-protection rules that can limit certain rent increases or non-renewals. It does not mean every apartment is inexpensive or that every lease term is identical.

There are 23+ studio apartments for rent on this page, with a median rent of $4,031.

No. Good cause is not income-restricted housing, subsidized housing, a housing-lottery program, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8. It is a market-rental tenant-protection category, so you still need to review the asking rent and lease terms.

It is based on whether the building falls under the good cause tenant-protection rules in this scope, not on a rent percentile or affordability formula. That means you should still compare the full monthly cost, including fees and utilities.

Confirm whether the building is currently covered, how renewals are handled, and whether the unit has any extra fees, deposits, or broker charge. For studios, also check the layout, sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and bathroom size.

Location near transit, building age, amenities, and lease terms can all affect rent and total move-in cost. A studio in Murray Hill can look manageable at first but still become more expensive once fees and utilities are added.

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