Affordable buildings near the 5 train in NYC
This page helps you find affordable buildings near the 5 train in NYC, with 350+ buildings currently matching the filters. The “affordable” filter is market-relative: a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. Openigloo pairs that with building-level signals like reviews and open-data details, plus renter Q&A, so you can check the full cost (not just the asking rent) before you apply or sign.
Affordable buildings near the 5 train in NYC
Showing 289–306 of 348 affordable buildings near the 5 train in NYC.
/-73.98493,40.740171,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
130 East 24 Street
4.1(2)
NoMad
No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
Rent-stabilized
225 East 36 Street
3.2(2)
Murray Hill
No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.959105,40.774355,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
1125 Lexington Avenue
4.1(2)
Lenox Hill
No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
236 East 80 Street
4.1(2)
Yorkville
1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.947924,40.776565,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
435 East 86 St
3.1(2)
Yorkville
1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.952535,40.774597,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
324 East 82 Street
2.4(2)
Yorkville
No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
/-73.978781,40.748113,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
288 Lexington Avenue
3.1(2)
Murray Hill
No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.980855,40.736397,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
315 East 21 Street
2.2(2)
Gramercy Park
1 eviction
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.951976,40.775223,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
324 East 83 Street
3.6(2)
Yorkville
No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
Rent-stabilized
2385 3 Avenue
4.6(1)
Mott Haven
No evictions
25 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
/-73.987552,40.731051,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
221 East 11 Street
3.4(1)
East Village
No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.956436,40.778705,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
1256 Lexington Avenue
3.9(1)
Upper East Side
No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
128 East 96 Street
3.5(1)
Carnegie Hill
1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.972167,40.680452,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
541 Bergen Street
2.9(1)
Prospect Heights
No evictions
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.986339,40.731402,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
235 East 12 Street
2.6(1)
East Village
No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.965358,40.76651,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Good cause
882 Lexington Avenue
2.1(1)
Lenox Hill
No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
325 Lexington Avenue
4.8(1)
Murray Hill
2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
Good cause
140 East 34 Street
3.8(1)
Kips Bay
No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the 5 train in NYC
- Filter is market-relative affordable, not income-restricted housing, subsidy, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery program—verify terms directly with the building.
- Focus on the full monthly cost: broker fee, security deposit, any required payments, and utilities can change what you actually pay.
- Use the building details and reviews to confirm practical items that affect move-in cost and quality of life, then message the landlord or managing agent for the exact numbers.
- Ask how rent changes work for the specific unit and lease term you’re considering, since asking rent alone may not reflect future increases.
- When a building has restrictions (for example, pets or eligibility), read the policy carefully and confirm any required documentation before signing.