What does “affordable” mean on this Openigloo page?

It’s market-relative: a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It does not mean income-restricted housing or a subsidy program.

Does “affordable” mean I’ll pay less than my unit’s actual full move-in costs?

Not necessarily. Asking rent is only part of the budget. Confirm the total monthly cost (and move-in expenses like broker fees, deposits, and any utilities) before you sign.

What does the “art-and-design-high-school” filter do?

It scopes building results to match the Art and Design High School–oriented search context for this page, so you see nearby buildings that fit both filters.

How can I use reviews and Q&A when comparing these buildings?

Start with the building-level review summary, then use Q&A to confirm practical details like responsiveness, common lease terms, and any policy issues renters reported.

Are these buildings income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8?

No. This page is for market-relative affordable buildings based on median asking rent. It is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8 (and not a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program).

Can unit-level rents differ from the building’s “median asking rent”?

Yes. The filter is based on building-level medians, but individual units can vary. Always verify the specific asking rent and any concessions for the unit you’re considering.

How should I decide which building to tour first?

Shortlist buildings that both (1) match the filters and (2) have apartments available, then confirm unit details and the full cost during the lease process using the building’s Q&A and your own questions to the management team.

Affordable buildings near Art and Design High School in NYC

This page helps you browse affordable buildings in NYC that match two filters: “affordable” and “art-and-design-high-school.” There are 49+ buildings currently in scope, so you can compare options without starting from scratch. Openigloo brings building-level signals together with renter-focused context. You can check which buildings have apartments available, read Openigloo review summaries, and use building Q&A to confirm details that matter in real life (rent changes, move-in timeline, building policies, and fee expectations).

Showing 19–36 of 49 affordable buildings near Art and Design High School in NYC.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

320 East 49 Street

3.5(5)

Turtle Bay

Affordable buildings near Art and Design High School in NYC

Affordable buildings near Art and Design High School in NYC

320 East 49 Street

340 East 63 Street

141 East 55 Street

330 East 49 Street

227 East 50 Street

232 East 54 Street

252 East 61 Street

135 East 54 Street

217 East 60 Street

333 East 49 Street

212 East 47 Street

300 East 51 Street

123 East 54 Street

360 East 55 Street

425 East 63 Street

250 East 54 Street

155 East 55 Street

325 East 54 Street

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