What does “affordable” mean on this Kips Bay buildings page?

It’s market-relative affordable: the building’s median asking rent is below Kips Bay’s neighborhood median. It is not income-restricted, subsidized, or part of a housing lottery program.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 31+ buildings in Kips Bay that match affordable + the M34-SBS bus proximity filter (as of 2026-07-07).

Does “near the M34-SBS bus” guarantee a specific walking distance to the stop?

No. It’s a proximity filter, but the exact walk and any transfer needs vary by building entrance and your route. Confirm your real commute with the address during planning.

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

No. The “affordable” filter on this page is market-relative based on asking rents. It’s not income-restricted housing, not subsidized, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8 or a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

What should I confirm before signing a lease?

Confirm the full monthly cost (asking rent plus deposit expectations and broker-fee details, and what utilities are included). Also verify lease start date, move-in process, and any building requirements for approval.

Will the building’s rating tell me how any specific unit will feel?

Not fully. Ratings reflect the rated buildings that contributed signals to Openigloo, but individual units and roommates can differ. Use ratings plus the tenant Q&A to target your questions.

Are there any other constraints I should look for besides “affordable”?

Yes. Even if the building matches market-relative affordability, you should check availability, unit size/condition, and building policies that can affect your move-in timeline and total costs.

Affordable buildings near the M34-SBS bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters commonly prioritize transit access and day-to-day convenience. On Openigloo, this page focuses on affordable buildings near the M34-SBS bus, with an eligible pool of 31+ buildings. For building-level signals in Kips Bay, rated buildings average a 3.7/5 rating across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Affordable buildings near the M34-SBS bus in Kips Bay: Openigloo is showing 31+ buildings that match the market-relative affordable filter. This is based on each building’s median asking rent compared to the neighborhood median, not income-restricted housing or subsidies. Use Openigloo to narrow by what matters day to day, from building details and available units to tenant-focused signals like ratings and recurring questions. You can also check open-data style context and then confirm specifics directly with the building before you sign a lease.

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153 East 32 Street

Kips Bay

Affordable buildings near the M34-SBS bus in Kips Bay

Affordable buildings near the M34-SBS bus in Kips Bay

153 East 32 Street

167 East 33 Street

160 East 27 Street

157 East 32 Street

397 3 Avenue

300 East 34 Street

150 East 34 Street

340 East 34 Street

145 East 27 Street

350 East 30 Street

330 East 33 Street

207 East 27 Street

335 East 27 Street

343 East 30 Street

30 Waterside Plaza

225 East 26 Street

331 East 33 Street

141 East 33 Street

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