What does “affordable” mean on this Openigloo page?

It’s market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It is not tied to income limits and it is not a subsidy program.

Does “near the SIM3C bus” mean every building is exactly one stop from the route?

It means the buildings in scope are mapped to the SIM3C corridor as defined by the Openigloo filter. You should still confirm the closest stop and walking time from the specific address you’re considering.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This “affordable” filter is based on median asking rent being below the neighborhood median; it’s not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery affordable-housing program.

What costs should I check beyond the asking rent?

Ask for the full monthly amount and move-in totals: broker fee (if any), security deposit, utilities responsibility, and any building or amenity charges that repeat every month.

How reliable are open-data signals and building records?

They’re helpful for screening, but they can lag real-world conditions. Use Openigloo info to plan questions, then confirm current rent, fees, availability, and any recent rule changes directly with the building.

What should I review in tenant Q&A and Openigloo ratings before touring?

Focus on patterns: maintenance responsiveness, noise or building-condition issues, how management handles requests, and how access works for mail/packages and common areas. Then verify details during the walkthrough.

If a building looks affordable, can the final price still be higher?

Yes. Add-ons like utilities, fees, and lease terms can change your true monthly cost. Confirm the lease math and any required move-in charges before committing.

Affordable buildings near the SIM3C bus in Manhattan

Find 118+ affordable buildings across Manhattan on or near the SIM3C bus route. This page combines the affordable filter with the SIM3C corridor so you can focus your search on buildings where asking rents are below the neighborhood median (market-relative), not income-restricted housing. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with renter-first building info, including Openigloo ratings and written feedback, plus open-data signals and tenant Q&A. You can compare buildings side by side and still confirm details directly with the building, especially for lease terms, fees, and move-in requirements.

Showing 91–108 of 118 affordable buildings near the SIM3C bus in Manhattan.

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26 King Street

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Affordable buildings near the SIM3C bus in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the SIM3C bus in Manhattan

26 King Street

212 Lafayette Street

167 Mott Street

2 South End Avenue

434 West 19 Street

236 West 10 Street

30 Charlton Street

234 Mott Street

3 Sheridan Square

24 King Street

74 Charles Street

176 Thompson Street

350 West 21 Street

106 Central Park South

147 Sullivan Street

229 West 20 Street

172 Mulberry St

201 West 16 Street

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