Affordable buildings near Long Island University in NYC
This page covers affordable buildings near Long Island University (LIU) in NYC. Use the “affordable” filter plus “liu-college” to narrow to buildings where the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. Eligible buildings on Openigloo right now: 25+. Openigloo helps you compare options with renter-first details: building-level signals, verified reviews from residents, and questions-and-answers where tenants share what move-in felt like. That means you can spot patterns (maintenance, responsiveness, and real monthly costs) before you sign a lease.
Affordable buildings near Long Island University in NYC
Showing 19–23 of 23 affordable buildings near Long Island University in NYC.

310 Livingston Street
DUMBO

233 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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53 Boerum Place
Downtown Brooklyn

218 Myrtle Avenue
Downtown Brooklyn

25 Hoyt Street
Downtown Brooklyn
What to check before choosing an affordable building near Long Island University in NYC
- Confirm the full monthly cost, not just the asking rent: broker fee, deposit, and any utilities the building charges separately.
- Check what “affordable” means here: it’s market-relative (below the neighborhood median), not income-restricted, subsidized, or NYCHA/HPD/Section 8 housing.
- Use the building pages to read reviews and any tenant Q&A about management, repairs, and how quickly issues get handled.
- Verify lease terms up front (length, renewal rules, and any fees) and ask whether rent changes are consistent with what you were quoted.
- Compare building amenities and unit specifics (layout, floor, laundry, storage, and parking) since cheaper rents can still come with tradeoffs.