Apartments in good cause buildings for rent near X28 Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Manhattan Express in Manhattan

It means the apartments for rent are in buildings that fall under the good cause tenant-protection category. That can affect certain rent increases and non-renewal decisions, but you should still confirm the lease terms for each unit.

There are 1,829+ apartments for rent in this Manhattan scope, and the median rent is $5,769. Use that as a budget reference, then check whether fees or deposits push the full monthly cost higher.

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Confirm whether the unit is actually covered by good cause, how the rent increase rules apply at renewal, and whether there are any lease clauses that affect occupancy, subletting, or move-out timing.

Not necessarily. Good cause is about tenant protections, not a cap on all upfront costs. Ask about broker fees, security deposit, application fees, utilities, and any other move-in charges.

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No. Good cause is a tenant-protection category, not an affordable-housing program. It does not mean subsidized housing, lottery housing, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8.