Affordable buildings near the SIM2 bus in Manhattan

“Affordable” here means the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, based on Openigloo’s market-relative method. It’s not income-restricted housing and it’s not a subsidized program.

It’s a location-based filter for buildings in Manhattan that fall within the SIM2 bus area used by Openigloo’s explorer. Always confirm the actual walking time and nearest stop for the specific building/unit.

No. Even when the asking rent is lower, you still need to factor in the full monthly cost and move-in expenses. Confirm broker fees, deposits, and which utilities are included.

Openigloo surfaces building-level signals and tenant Q&A so you can spot recurring issues and ask better questions. Verify anything time-sensitive (pricing, fees, availability, rules) with the management office.

No. This filter is market-relative, not income-restricted housing and not tied to subsidies or public-housing programs. It is also not HPD/Section 8 or a housing-lottery program.

Ask about the lease start date, renewal expectations, total move-in costs (including any broker fee and deposits), utility responsibility, and any building/unit rules that affect day-to-day life.

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.