Affordable buildings in NYC
Explore affordable buildings in NYC with 1,293+ 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 55–72 of 1,291 affordable buildings in NYC.

6 Monitor Street
Williamsburg
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35-04 28 Avenue
Astoria
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612 West 146 Street
Hamilton Heights

660 Riverside Drive
Hamilton Heights

163 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
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424 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
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20-30 Seagirt Boulevard
Far Rockaway
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1059 Manhattan Avenue
Greenpoint

98-17 Horace Harding Expressway
Corona
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334 Convent Avenue
Hamilton Heights
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230 West 55 Street
Midtown

24-51 38 Street
Astoria

3215 Avenue H
Flatbush

135 East 46 Street
East Flatbush

83-60 118 Street
Kew Gardens

9 Nixon Court
Gravesend

611 West 142 Street
Hamilton Heights
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173 West 85 Street
Upper West Side
What to check before choosing an affordable building 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.