Affordable buildings near the 1 train in NYC
This page helps you find affordable buildings near the 1 train in NYC. Openigloo shows 401+ buildings that match two filters: proximity to the 1 train and “affordable,” meaning a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median (market-relative affordable, not income-restricted). Use Openigloo to narrow by building signals and renters’ experience. You can read Openigloo reviews, check open-data and building-level indicators, and use tenant Q&A to spot issues that may not show up in the listing photos before you schedule a tour.
Affordable buildings near the 1 train in NYC
Showing 271–288 of 401 affordable buildings near the 1 train in NYC.
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7 Jones Street
West Village
/-73.99991,40.727817,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
178 Thompson Street
Greenwich Village
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125 Washington Place
West Village
/-73.944461,40.837726,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
75 Ft Washington Avenue
Washington Heights
60 Thayer Street
Fort George
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284 5 Avenue
NoMad
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50 West 90 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.972021,40.787062,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
100 West 87 Street
Upper West Side
220 Sullivan Street
Greenwich Village
565 West 139 Street
Hamilton Heights
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542 West 153 Street
Hamilton Heights
/-73.946387,40.837466,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
884 Riverside Drive
Washington Heights
/-73.944922,40.828013,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
474 West 150 Street
Hamilton Heights
170 West 23 Street
Chelsea
5900 Arlington Avenue
Riverdale
/-73.931862,40.854823,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
652 West 189 Street
Fort George
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200 Riverside Drive
Upper West Side
/-73.980492,40.775818,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
107 West 69 Street
All Upper West Side
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the 1 train in NYC
- Confirm commute fit: the page is for buildings near the 1 train, but you should verify the exact walking time and station entrance for your route.
- Understand the “affordable” method: it’s based on the building’s median asking rent vs. the neighborhood median, not subsidized or lottery-based housing.
- Don’t stop at the rent number: ask for the full monthly cost (broker fee, deposit, and any recurring utilities/amenity charges) before you apply.
- Check lease terms and move-in requirements early, since affordable buildings can still have strict paperwork, income-verification, or guarantor rules.
- Use reviews and tenant Q&A to validate practical details like noise, maintenance responsiveness, and management follow-through after move-in.