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 217–234 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
600 Washington Street
West Village
50W West 34 Street
Midtown South
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510 Main Street
Roosevelt Island
145 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
360 West 43 Street
Hell's Kitchen
55 Delancey Street
Lower East Side
113 Nassau Street
Fulton/Seaport
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400 East 54 Street
Sutton Place
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417 East 57 Street
Sutton Place
210 East 38 Street
Murray Hill
225 Rector Place
Battery Park City
280 Park Avenue South
Flatiron
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7 E 14 St
Flatiron
301 East 21 Street
Gramercy Park
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700 East 9 Street
East Village
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304 East 62 Street
Lenox Hill
224 Sullivan Street
Greenwich Village
400 East 57 Street
Sutton Place
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.