Affordable buildings near the M42 bus in Manhattan

On Openigloo, “affordable” is market-relative: a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It is not based on income eligibility.

No. This page’s “affordable” filter is not income-restricted, not subsidized, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8. It is also not a housing-lottery or affordable-housing program.

Treat it as a commute convenience filter. Still verify the walking route and time from the building to the closest M42 stop at the times you plan to travel.

No. The filter is based on a building-level median asking rent, so individual units can be priced differently depending on size, layout, and availability.

Confirm the full move-in math (rent + any required deposits, utilities, and fees), the lease start and term, and any building policies that affect occupancy (including visitor or move-in rules).

Openigloo compiles renter feedback and building-level information, but availability and rules can change. Use it to shortlist, then confirm details directly with the building or managing agent before committing.

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.