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 379–396 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
212 East 47 Street
Turtle Bay
530 2 Ave
Kips Bay
655 2 Avenue
Murray Hill
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224 East 21 Street
Gramercy Park
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240 East 13 Street
East Village
300 East 51 Street
Turtle Bay
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53 Leroy Street
West Village
521 East 5 Street
East Village
51 Leroy Street
West Village
110 East 7 Street
East Village
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1050 Avenue Of The Americas
Midtown South
380 Broome Street
Nolita
364 West 18 Street
Chelsea
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44 Avenue B
East Village
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61 E 3 St
East Village
382 East 10 Street
East Village
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7 Dey Street
Soho
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179 East 3 Street
East Village
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.