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 73–90 of 91 affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan.

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2647 Broadway

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Affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the M116 bus in Manhattan

2647 Broadway

318 West 106 Street

140 West 112 Street

786 Amsterdam Avenue

9 West 103 Street

305 West 111 Street

402 East 118 Street

775 Columbus Avenue

722 Amsterdam Avenue

141 West 113 Street

352 Cathedral Parkway

250 Manhattan Avenue

509 West 122 Street

472 Central Park W

245 West 113 Street

251 West 117 Street

301 West 118 Street

137 West 110 Street

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