Affordable buildings near 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station in NYC

Openigloo’s “affordable” filter is market-relative. A building qualifies when its median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It is not income-restricted housing or subsidized housing.

No. This page is not income-restricted, not subsidized, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8. It is also not part of a housing-lottery or affordable-housing program.

No. “Affordable” describes the building’s median asking rent at the time of scoring. Your unit’s final price, concessions, renewal terms, and any fees still need to be confirmed with the building or management.

Confirm the full monthly picture: broker fee (if applicable), security deposit, any building fees, and whether utilities are included or billed separately.

Reviews and Q&A are useful, but conditions can change. Use them to spot patterns (maintenance, responsiveness, noise), then ask the building directly for up-to-date answers.

The page focuses on the 42 St–Port Authority Bus Terminal station area, but walking time can vary by building entrance and route. Check the building’s address and ask for the most realistic commute route.

Ask about lease start flexibility, exact rent for your specific unit, renewals, any included amenities, utilities, parking policy, laundry access, and move-in fees or documentation requirements.