Affordable buildings near Eleanor Roosevelt High School in NYC

It means the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. This is not income-restricted housing and it’s not a subsidy program; it’s a filter based on relative asking rents.

No. This filter is not income-restricted, not subsidized, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8. It’s also not a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program (Openigloo is filtering by market-relative asking rent levels).

Not usually. The asking rent may not include the full picture. Ask about deposits, broker fees (if any), utilities, and any recurring building charges so you can compare the true monthly cost unit to unit.

Openigloo brings together building details and renter input so you can spot patterns faster. Use it to narrow your shortlist, then confirm the current terms (pricing, fees, policies, and availability) with the building directly.

Confirm the unit’s exact monthly rent, lease length, renewal terms, and which costs are included (utilities/amenities/fees). Also ask about any documentation requirements and move-in timelines.

Because the filter is based on the building’s median asking rent, not every unit’s rent. Floor plan, view, finishes, and availability can shift the actual monthly cost for a specific apartment.