Affordable buildings in NYC
Explore affordable buildings in NYC with 1,139+ options currently available. These buildings offer market-relative affordable rents, meaning their asking prices are below the neighborhood median. This selection is not limited to income-restricted or subsidized housing. Openigloo provides valuable insights to renters, including tenant reviews, open data signals about building conditions, and answers to common questions. This focused approach helps you make informed decisions when searching for your next home.
Affordable buildings in NYC
Showing 289–306 of 1,139 affordable buildings in NYC.
560 West 43 Street
Hell's Kitchen
610 West 42 Street
Hell's Kitchen

19 Dutch Street
Fulton/Seaport
651 East 14 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
309 Gold St
Downtown Brooklyn
45 Hoyt Street
Downtown Brooklyn
80 Dekalb Avenue
Fort Greene
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360 South 1 Street
Williamsburg
181 Amsterdam Avenue
All Upper West Side
395 South End Avenue
Battery Park City
150 East 34 Street
Kips Bay

1990 Lexington Avenue
East Harlem
330 East 46 Street
Turtle Bay

455 West 37 Street
Hudson Yards
300 East 46 Street
Turtle Bay
125 W 31 St
Midtown South
66 Rockwell Place
Fort Greene

43-22 Queens St
Hunters Point
What to check before for affordable buildings in NYC
- Expect market-relative affordable rents, which means the building's median asking rent is below the neighborhood's median.
- Verify the full monthly cost including broker fees, deposits, and utilities, which can affect affordability.
- Confirm whether the building allows pets and inquire about any associated fees or restrictions.
- Understand that affordable buildings may still have lease terms and conditions that differ from typical rentals.
- Research open violations and tenant complaints to gauge building conditions before signing a lease.