What does “affordable” mean on this page?

It’s market-relative affordable, meaning the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It is not income-restricted housing and not a housing-lottery or subsidy program.

How many buildings match the filters here?

There are 58+ affordable buildings near Grand Central-42 St that match this filter pair right now.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing lottery?

No. This page is based on market-relative rent comparisons (asking rent levels), not income-restricted or subsidized housing, and it is not NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery program.

Does “affordable” mean my unit will be below the neighborhood median?

Not automatically. The filter is based on the building’s median asking rent, so individual units can vary. Always compare the current unit’s asking rent to your budget and confirm fees and total monthly cost.

What fees should I budget for beyond the asking rent?

Confirm the full move-in and monthly costs with the building or broker. That can include broker fees, deposits, and utilities, plus any other required charges tied to the lease.

Are the signals on Openigloo enough to rely on without contacting the building?

Use them to shortlist, then verify key details with the building directly. Tenant Q&A and reviews help you ask better questions, but lease terms, availability, and policies can change.

Does the “near Grand Central-42 St” filter reflect the exact address I’m considering?

It’s a location-based filter for proximity to Grand Central-42 St. Still, check the unit’s exact location and confirm commute time for your route before committing.

Affordable buildings near Grand Central-42 St station in NYC

Find affordable buildings near Grand Central-42 St on Openigloo, with 58+ eligible buildings showing up under this filter. This page uses a market-relative affordable check (the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median), not income-restricted housing. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building details with renter-first signals like ratings, review notes, and tenant Q&A themes. You can also cross-check open-data indicators tied to the building so you know what to ask before you apply or sign.

Showing 1–18 of 58 affordable buildings near Grand Central-42 St station in NYC.

205 East 45 Street

Midtown South

Affordable buildings near Grand Central-42 St station in NYC

Affordable buildings near Grand Central-42 St station in NYC

205 East 45 Street

153E East 32 Street

167 East 33 Street

523 3 Avenue

310 Lexington Ave

195 Madison Avenue

157 East 32 Street

330 East 39 Street

230 East 44 Street

300 E 39Th St

150 East 34 Street

330 East 46 Street

300 East 46 Street

150 East 39 Street

49 East 34 Street

310 East 44 Street

225 East 46 Street

5 Tudor City Place

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