Affordable buildings near the 1 train in All Upper West Side

It narrows results to buildings in All Upper West Side that match the 1-train proximity criteria and the “affordable” filter. “Affordable” is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median.

There are 53+ buildings that match this page’s scope and filters (as of 2026-07-07).

No. This filter is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8. It’s also not a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

Not necessarily. The filter compares the building’s median asking rent to the neighborhood median. Your specific unit can still be priced differently, so confirm the exact asking rent and any included costs for the unit you want.

Confirm the full monthly cost and move-in requirements: broker fee (if applicable), security deposit, utility expectations, and any recurring building charges. These can change your true monthly budget even if the rent looks affordable.

Use them to spot patterns: look at how rated buildings describe day-to-day issues, and read renter Q&A for practical questions like responsiveness, package/entry logistics, and any recurring policy details. Then verify specifics with the building or management for the exact unit.

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