What does “affordable” mean on this Openigloo page?

On this page, “affordable” is market-relative. A building qualifies when its median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. This is based on asking-rent data, not an income-eligibility program.

Does “affordable” here mean income-restricted or subsidized housing?

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

How do I use the M98 bus part of the filter in practice?

Treat it as a location filter: look at the building’s address and then confirm your walk time to the M98 stop(s) you’ll use. Commute time can vary by entrance location, sidewalks, and transfer points.

What costs should I expect beyond the asking rent?

Even when the asking rent looks affordable, confirm the full monthly budget: deposit/security requirements, broker fee rules (if any), and which utilities are included vs. paid separately.

Are apartments in these buildings always available right now?

Not necessarily. This page is scoped to eligible buildings under the affordable + M98 criteria, but availability depends on current unit-by-unit postings. Check the specific building to see what’s advertised now.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Ask about lease start flexibility, any required documentation, approval timing, and whether building policies affect your unit selection (for example, storage, laundry access, or move-in rules). Also confirm utility responsibility and any recurring fees.

Where do the signals on Openigloo come from?

Openigloo uses renter-first information such as reviews and, where available, building Q&A and other open-data signals tied to the building. Always validate key details (fees, inclusions, lease terms) directly with the building management.

Affordable buildings near the M98 bus in Manhattan

Find affordable buildings in Manhattan near the M98 bus corridor. This page covers 168+ eligible buildings where the median asking rent is market-relative affordable compared with the surrounding neighborhood median. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by pairing affordability with building details like photos, floor plans, and renter-first signals (including Openigloo reviews and building Q&A where available). You can also cross-check any open-data flags tied to the building, then verify costs and lease terms directly with management before signing.

Showing 127–144 of 168 affordable buildings near the M98 bus in Manhattan.

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324 East 82 Street

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Affordable buildings near the M98 bus in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the M98 bus in Manhattan

324 East 82 Street

1480 York Ave

520 East 81 Street

504 East 79 Street

1256 Lexington Avenue

411 East 70 Street

128 East 96 Street

643 W 171 St

882 Lexington Avenue

172-28 East 83 Street

444 E 81 St

229 East 89 Street

155 East 91 Street

304 East 90 Street

206 East 81 Street

301 East 64 Street

446 East 78 Street

405 East 87 Street

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