What does “affordable” mean for buildings on this page?

On this page, “affordable” uses market-relative pricing: a building’s median asking rent is below the Kips Bay neighborhood median. It is not the same as income-restricted or subsidized housing.

What does “near the W train” filter mean here?

It scopes buildings in Kips Bay that align with the W-train commute. Still, stations and walking routes vary by block, so confirm the closest stop and typical walk time with the building or via a map before applying.

How many buildings match this W-train + affordable filter in Kips Bay?

There are 28+ buildings that match the filter as of the snapshot date.

How can I use Openigloo to screen these buildings faster?

Start with the filter match, then check tenant Q&A and rated-building signals for practical concerns (maintenance, responsiveness, move-in process). Use those as prompts, and confirm key details directly with management.

Does market-relative affordable guarantee lower total costs every month?

No. The asking rent can be lower, but the full monthly cost still depends on deposits, required fees, and utilities. Ask for an itemized estimate before you commit.

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

No. This filter is market-relative affordable based on asking-rent comparisons, not an income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA/HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery program.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize day-to-day access to midtown and downtown via major subway lines. This page focuses on affordable buildings that also align with the W-train commute in the area. In Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay, with 28+ buildings that match the market-relative affordable filter. On Openigloo, “affordable” means a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median for the same area—so the prices may be more manageable, without being income-restricted. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using rated-building signals and renter questions, then confirm the details directly with the building. You can review what people flag in tenant Q&A and check how the building handles the W-train commute, fees, and lease specifics before you apply.

Showing 1–18 of 28 affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay.

Affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay

Affordable buildings near the W train in Kips Bay

220 East 26 Street

153 East 32 Street

141 East 26 Street

160 East 27 Street

157 East 32 Street

397 3 Avenue

150 East 34 Street

226 East 25 Street

145 East 27 Street

145 East 26 Street

207 East 27 Street

221 East 23 Street

209 East 25 Street

225 East 26 Street

208 East 25 Street

141 East 33 Street

219 East 28 Street

206 E 25 St

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