What does “affordable” mean on this page?

On Openigloo, an affordable building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It’s market-relative, not income-restricted and not tied to subsidies or a housing lottery.

Does “near the M116 bus” guarantee shorter commutes for my exact route?

No. It means the building is categorized as near the M116 corridor. Always confirm walking time to the specific stop you’d use and whether it fits your typical commute hours.

How is the affordable building list built, and what should I verify?

We use the building’s median asking rent compared to the neighborhood median to flag affordability. You should still verify the unit’s total monthly cost, lease term, and any one-time move-in charges.

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

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

What fees and costs should I factor in besides the asking rent?

Even when a building is flagged affordable, you should budget for the full monthly cost and upfront items like broker fee and deposit, plus utilities (if not included). These can materially change affordability.

Does “affordable” tell me the building quality or maintenance level?

Not directly. Use Openigloo signals like tenant Q&A and rated-building scores to understand conditions, then confirm current status with the building directly for things like repairs, noise, and responsiveness.

How many buildings are in scope right now?

This page currently includes 91+ affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan.

Affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan

Openigloo’s affordable buildings in Manhattan that are near the M116 bus route. You’re looking at 91+ eligible buildings right now, using an affordable methodology based on asking rent versus the surrounding area. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using tenant-first signals like ratings from rated buildings, building details, and tenant Q&A. We also surface open-data indicators tied to the building so you can ask sharper questions before you sign a lease.

Showing 37–54 of 91 affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

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185 Claremont Avenue

3.9(6)

Morningside Heights

Affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan

185 Claremont Avenue

521 West 122 Street

235 West 102 Street

131 Central Park North

315 West 115 Street

210 West 104 Street

164 East 112 Street

444 Manhattan Avenue

21 West 106 Street

201 W 120 St

600 West 111 Street

244 West 109 Street

15 West 103 Street

605 West 112 Street

257 W 116 St

145 West 96 Street

206 West 99 Street

370 Central Park West

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