What does “rent-stabilized” mean on this page?

It means the building’s apartments are categorized under NYC rent stabilization rules, with renewal protections governed by applicable law. You still need to confirm the exact unit’s status and lease terms with the leasing office.

How does the M-train filter work for the Lower East Side?

It’s a location filter scoped to the Lower East Side area around the M train. Use it to focus your search, then verify commute time from the building’s entrance to the station you’ll use most.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have a specific type of apartment available right now?

No. The page scope is rent-stabilized + M-train proximity in the Lower East Side, but availability can change. Check the building’s current advertised apartments on Openigloo and ask about upcoming openings.

What should I confirm before applying or signing a lease?

Confirm the unit’s rent-stabilized status, the lease start/end dates, renewal details, and any restrictions you might face. Also confirm the full cost breakdown (deposit, broker fee if any, and utilities included vs. not included).

How reliable are the signals on Openigloo for building conditions?

Tenant Q&A and reviews reflect lived experience, but they can be time-dependent. Treat them as a starting point and verify current conditions directly with the building, especially for maintenance, noise, and amenity access.

Is rent-stabilized housing the same as affordable or subsidized housing?

No. Rent-stabilized is not income-restricted, and it is not subsidized housing (it is not NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8, and it is not a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program).

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Lower East Side

Lower East Side buildings are concentrated in a dense slice of Manhattan, where renters often balance neighborhood convenience with building-by-building differences. If you’re using Openigloo to compare, start with building rating signals and tenant Q&A, then confirm commute realities near your preferred station. For Lower East Side, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with rent-stabilized apartments in the Lower East Side, filtered to those near the M train. You can review 365+ buildings to compare building-level info, availability, and what current tenants report. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building-level signals with tenant Q&A and reviews, plus open-data context where available. Use this page to shortlist buildings, then verify the specifics that matter to you directly with the building or leasing office before you sign.

Showing 325–342 of 365 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Lower East Side.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Lower East Side

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M train in Lower East Side

149 Norfolk Street

173 Bowery

49 Essex Street

29 Essex Street

97 Pitt Street

176 Suffolk Street

86 Clinton Street

78 Orchard Street

110 Eldridge Street

159 Essex Street

125 Rivington Street

145 Orchard Street

269 East Houston Street

98 Suffolk Street

110 Ludlow Street

174 Ludlow Street

156 Allen Street

157 Rivington Street

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