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 73–90 of 294 affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan.

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Affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan

Affordable buildings near the W train in Manhattan

21 West Street

260 West 52 Street

40 Harrison Street

242 West 53 Street

200 West 26 Street

107 St Marks Place

350 West 42 Street

49 East 34 Street

220 East 22 Street

341 West 45 Street

805 8 Avenue

9 West 31 Street

88 Leonard Street

355 South End Avenue

20 West Street

324 East 52 Street

10 East 29 Street

136 East 55 Street

Affordable buildings near the W train in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

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