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Affordable buildings near the M train in Midtown

Midtown in Manhattan is a dense, transit-connected area where commuting patterns often matter as much as rent. This page focuses on buildings near the M train and uses an affordability filter relative to Midtown’s typical asking rents. For Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Affordable buildings near the M train in Midtown, with 16+ eligible buildings right now. The “affordable” filter means the building’s median asking rent is below Midtown’s median, based on market-relative comparisons (not income-restricted housing, subsidies, or a housing lottery). Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings and then verify details before you commit: tenant Q&A, building-level signals, and review scores for rated buildings. You can also cross-check total monthly cost beyond the asking rent, since deposits, broker fees, and utilities still affect what you’ll pay.

Affordable buildings near the M train in Midtown

Showing 1–16 of 16 affordable buildings near the M train in Midtown.

250 West 49 Street

250 West 49 Street

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 West 55 Street

230 West 55 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 West 55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

55 West 55 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
112 West 56 Street

112 West 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 West 48 Street
Good cause

235 West 48 Street

4.2(27)

Midtown

17 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 West 56 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

211 West 56 Street

4.3(23)

Midtown

4 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
150 West 51 Street

150 West 51 Street

4.2(23)

Midtown

9 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
250 West 50 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 West 50 Street

4.0(21)

Midtown

36 evictions
15 open violations
4 litigation cases
Bedbug history
260 West 52 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

260 West 52 Street

4.1(18)

Midtown

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
242 West 53 Street
Top rated

242 West 53 Street

4.6(18)

Midtown

5 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 West 58 Street
Good cause

150 West 58 Street

3.7(8)

Midtown

No evictions
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
145 West 55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 West 55 Street

3.4(7)

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
57 W 58 St
Rent-stabilized

57 W 58 St

2.5(4)

Midtown

3 evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
135 East 54 Street
Good cause

135 East 54 Street

4.1(4)

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 East 54 Street
Good cause

123 East 54 Street

4.0(3)

Midtown

2 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
106 Central Park South

106 Central Park South

5.0(1)

Midtown

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before for affordable buildings near the M train in Midtown

  • Confirm the exact M-train commute: check the nearest station(s), walking time, and which direction you travel most often.
  • Re-verify “affordable” during your tour: the filter uses median asking rent vs. Midtown’s median, but your specific unit’s rent and lease terms still vary.
  • Ask how the full monthly cost stacks up (broker fee, deposit, and utilities), not just the listed rent.
  • Check building rules that can affect move-in timing (application process, documentation needed, and any restrictions on leases or renewals).
  • Use the building’s Q&A and review score from rated buildings to spot recurring issues, then follow up directly with the management team.

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