What does “affordable” mean on this page?

It’s market-relative affordable, not an income-restricted program. The filter flags buildings where the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median.

Does “affordable” here mean subsidized housing, NYCHA, Section 8, or a housing lottery?

No. This filter is not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

Is being near the M12 bus a strict requirement for every unit?

This page groups buildings by location relative to the M12 corridor. You should still confirm the building’s exact address and the closest stops, since street-level blocks and entrances can affect walk time and noise.

How should I think about costs beyond the asking rent?

Treat the asking rent as a baseline. Before signing, confirm the full monthly picture: broker fee, security deposit requirements, and which utilities are included or billed separately.

Are reviews and building signals the same as landlord promises?

No. Openigloo helps you see what residents and renters report, but policies can change. Use the page signals for screening, then confirm key details with the building directly.

How do I reduce the risk of applying to something that may not be available?

Start with buildings that show apartments currently advertised on Openigloo, then verify unit availability, lease start date, and move-in requirements with the management team.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Manhattan

This page surfaces affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Manhattan, with 107+ eligible buildings right now. The “affordable” filter is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted housing. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building signals you can verify, including which buildings currently have apartments advertised, and on-page review details. You can also use tenant Q&A-style notes to confirm how the building actually handles move-in steps, fees, and lease terms before you sign.

Showing 55–72 of 107 affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

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107 West 68 Street

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Affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the M12 bus in Manhattan

107 West 68 Street

515 West 38 Street

311 11 Ave

414 West 49 Street

500 West 43 Street

516 West 47 Street

449 West 44 Street

255 West 14 Street

161 West 61 Street

457 West 57 Street

364 West 18 Street

25 Central Park West

460 West 50 Street

112 West 72 Street

160 West 62 Street

107 West 69 Street

76 Charles Street

606 West 30 Street

Affordable buildings near the M12 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

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