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 199–216 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
53 Park Place
Tribeca
432 East 13 Street
East Village
226 East 25 Street
Kips Bay
121 Reade Street
Tribeca
160 West 71 Street
All Upper West Side
85 John Street
Fulton/Seaport
245 East 11 Street
East Village
303 10 Avenue
West Chelsea
535 West 23 Street
West Chelsea
328 East 14 Street
East Village
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237 E 2 St
East Village
301 East 38 Street
Murray Hill
85 Pitt Street
Lower East Side
145 East 27 Street
Kips Bay
347 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
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200 East 15 Street
Gramercy Park
155 East 34 Street
Murray Hill
70 Battery Place
Battery Park City
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.