Affordable buildings near 137 St-City College station in NYC

It’s market-relative affordable: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It does not mean the apartment is income-restricted.

No. Even when asking rent is below the neighborhood median, you still need to factor in the full monthly cost (broker fee, deposit requirements, and utilities/other recurring charges).

No. This “affordable” filter is based on relative market asking rents. It is not tied to income-restricted programs, subsidies, NYCHA/HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

Openigloo lets you review building signals and renter-reported information in one place, so you can compare buildings and come prepared with questions about the unit and lease.

Confirm the specific unit’s total monthly costs, lease start and renewal terms, any fees for amenities/use, and whether the advertised rent reflects current concessions or special pricing that may end.

Yes. Availability can update quickly, so it’s smart to re-check the building pages when you’re ready to move forward.

Yes. Fees, utilities, parking costs, amenity charges, or rent-change terms can shift affordability even when the asking rent is market-relative affordable for the building.