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 505–522 of 585 affordable buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.
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350 West 21 Street
Chelsea
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221 East 11 Street
East Village
325 East 5 Street
East Village
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697 10 Avenue
Hell's Kitchen
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7 Peter Cooper Road
Stuyvesant Town/PCV
273 West 10 Street
West Village
135 Division Street
Chinatown
106 Central Park South
Midtown
220 Riverside Boulevard
All Upper West Side
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235 East 12 Street
East Village
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431 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
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147 Sullivan Street
Soho
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229 West 20 Street
Chelsea
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882 Lexington Avenue
Lenox Hill
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172 Mulberry St
Little Italy
340 E 23 St
Gramercy Park
110 Horatio Street
West Village
325 Lexington Avenue
Murray Hill
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.