Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near Columbia Secondary School in NYC

It means the apartments in the building are under New York rent regulation (rent-stabilized status). That typically comes with rules around lease renewal and rent increases compared with market-rate units.

There are 519+ buildings currently matching the rent-stabilized scope on this page.

No. The page helps you find eligible buildings, but availability changes. Always verify current openings and the specific unit’s terms with the building or their leasing office.

Confirm the exact rent for the unit, the lease renewal terms, what’s included in the monthly cost (especially utilities), and any documentation requirements. Also ask about move-in dates and any building policies that affect day-to-day living.

You can use renter Q&A and review notes to spot recurring issues or strengths (like maintenance and communication). Openigloo also gives you a consistent way to compare buildings while you do final verification with the landlord.

Not necessarily. Even with rent-stabilized apartments, buildings can still apply their own screening and documentation requirements. Ask what criteria they use and prepare your paperwork early.

No. Use Openigloo to shortlist and ask better questions, then confirm everything that matters for your unit (rent, renewal details, fees, utilities, and any special rules) directly with the building.