What does “affordable” mean on this page?

“Affordable” is market-relative. On Openigloo, a building is flagged when its median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. This is not income-restricted housing.

Does this filter mean the building is subsidized or Section 8?

No. The affordable filter is market-relative based on asking rents. It is not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD housing, and not Section 8 or a housing-lottery program.

What does “near the W train” include?

It’s based on building location relative to W train access. Because station entrances and walk routes vary, confirm the route and walk time that fits your schedule.

How should I evaluate affordability if the asking rent looks good?

Always calculate your full monthly cost (including broker fee if applicable, deposits, and utilities/recurring charges). A lower asking rent can still come with higher add-ons.

Does an “affordable” rating say anything about lease length or rent increases?

Not automatically. You’ll still need to review the actual lease terms offered for the specific apartment and ask the building about renewal and rent-change expectations.

How does Openigloo use reviews and open-data signals here?

Openigloo surfaces building-level information plus renter-written reviews from rated buildings and tenant Q&A. Some public-record signals may lag real-world conditions, so confirm details directly with the building before applying.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan

Find affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan—294+ buildings match this Openigloo filter pair. “Affordable” here is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted housing. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with renter-first signals: building-level details, reviews from rated buildings, and practical tenant Q&A. You can also use this view to shortlist buildings that have available apartments, then confirm the exact monthly cost before signing.

Showing 199–216 of 294 affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

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122 East 27 Street

3.9(3)

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Affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan

122 East 27 Street

25 Central Park West

123 East 54 Street

227 East 11 Street

225 East 25 Street

128 Water Street

140 Waverly Place

358 W 45 St

56 Pine Street

212 East 25 Street

360 East 55 Street

151 3 Avenue

324 E 13 St

137 East 26 Street

77 Baxter Street

178 Thompson Street

213 East 10 Street

284 5 Avenue

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