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 37–54 of 401 affordable buildings near the 1 train in NYC.
259 West 90 Street
Upper West Side
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2121 Cedar Avenue
University Heights
/-73.972586,40.784736,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 West 84 Street
Upper West Side
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561 Hudson Street
West Village
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166 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
242 West 21 Street
Chelsea
189 Waverly Place
West Village
75 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
59 West 8 Street
Greenwich Village
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336 West 77 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.98057,40.787272,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
326 West 83 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.957696,40.815991,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3210 Broadway
Manhattanville
/-73.995969,40.749744,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
306 West 30 Street
Chelsea
/-73.981709,40.782217,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
243 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.931465,40.850485,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
552 West 184 Street
Fort George
/-73.971657,40.785593,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
61 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.975843,40.779322,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
34 West 76 Street
Upper West Side
/-73.978579,40.763767,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
112 West 56 Street
Midtown
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.