What does “affordable” mean on this page?

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

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This “affordable” filter is based on market-relative asking rent, not income-restricted criteria, and it is not subsidized housing (not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8) and not a housing-lottery affordable-housing program.

How does the “near the M2 bus” part work?

The page is scoped to buildings mapped as being near the M2 bus route. Still, the best test is your own commute check: confirm the nearest stop, walking time, and any transfer needs for your usual route.

Does the affordable filter guarantee a low price for every available unit?

No. “Affordable” describes the building’s overall median asking rent relative to the neighborhood. Individual units can differ by layout, floor, and current specials, so verify the exact unit rent and move-in terms.

What costs should I consider beyond the asking rent?

Look at the full monthly cost and move-in requirements: broker fee (if applicable), security deposit, utilities, and any building charges or one-time move-in fees. These can matter as much as the asking rent.

How can reviews and Q&A help before I apply?

They help you spot patterns: maintenance responsiveness, noise, package handling, and day-to-day building operations. Use them alongside the building details and any current availability info before you commit.

Are the building signals on Openigloo enough to decide?

They help you narrow down, but they aren’t a substitute for direct confirmation. Before signing, confirm unit-specific terms (rent, inclusions, lease start and duration) and ask questions about any concerns you see in reviews or Q&A.

Affordable buildings near the M2 bus in NYC

Find affordable buildings in NYC that are near the M2 bus: 219+ buildings currently match this filter on Openigloo. “Affordable” here is market-relative, meaning a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted, not subsidized, and not NYCHA. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with the information renters actually need: building-level details, current availability, and signals from reviews and open-data. You can also review renter questions and answers to sanity-check commute fit to the M2 bus route and what it costs to move in.

Showing 37–54 of 219 affordable buildings near the M2 bus in NYC.

Affordable buildings near the M2 bus in NYC

Affordable buildings near the M2 bus in NYC

650 West 173 Street

221 East 10 Street

1400 5 Avenue

60 West 23 Street

1295 5 Avenue

400 West 113 Street

9 West 31 Street

45 Tiemann Place

10 East 29 Street

235 East 13 Street

5 West 101 Street

304 West 151 Street

41 West 86 Street

432 East 13 Street

245 East 11 Street

328 East 14 Street

145 East 27 Street

200 East 15 Street

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