Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan
This page helps you browse affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan using two filters: market-relative affordable and waterfront proximity. You’re looking at 585+ eligible buildings, so the best next step is comparing what each building offers alongside the full monthly cost. Openigloo pulls building-level details, current availability, and renter-provided context (including reviews and Q&A) into one place. Use the signals from open records and building pages to narrow your shortlist, then confirm specifics directly with the management office before you sign a lease.
Affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan
Showing 163–180 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
20 Avenue A
East Village
324 East 52 Street
Turtle Bay
10 East 29 Street
NoMad
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610 East 20 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
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6 Stuyvesant Oval
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
136 East 55 Street
Sutton Place
61 Delancey Street
Lower East Side
235 East 13 Street
East Village
222 E 39 St
Murray Hill
114 Ridge Street
Lower East Side
350 W 50 St
Hell's Kitchen
45 Tudor City Place
Turtle Bay
100 West 26 Street
Chelsea
446 East 20 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
400 West 37 Street
Hudson Yards
250 West 19 Street
Chelsea
228 West 71 Street
All Upper West Side
505 West 54 Street
Hell's Kitchen
What to check before choosing an affordable building near the waterfront in Manhattan
- What “affordable” means here: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median (market-relative), not an income-restricted program.
- Near-waterfront criteria: confirm the exact distance and street exposure for the unit you want, especially for wind, noise, and walkway access.
- Before applying, verify the full monthly cost: broker fee (if any), security/deposit amount, utilities, and any recurring building charges.
- Check building rules for move-in and occupancy: ID requirements, package delivery process, and whether there are constraints tied to lease length.
- Use reviews and building Q&A to flag practical issues (maintenance responsiveness, noise patterns, elevator reliability), then confirm the details with the landlord or super.
- If a unit is available, compare the actual asking price and lease terms side-by-side across multiple buildings, not just the building’s median asking rent.