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 235–252 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
86 East 4 Street
East Village
300 East 33 Street
Kips Bay
150 West 58 Street
Midtown
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520 East 20 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
188 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
340 East 51 Street
Turtle Bay
91 Christopher St
West Village
207 East 27 Street
Kips Bay
543 East 5 Street
East Village
415 East 37 Street
Murray Hill
65 4 Avenue
East Village
445 5 Avenue
Midtown South
240 Central Park South
Central Park South
280 East 2 Street
East Village
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145 West 55 Street
Midtown
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5 Stuyvesant Oval
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
210 West 70 Street
All Upper West Side
50 West 77 Street
Upper West Side
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.