Affordable buildings near Mott Hall High School in NYC

It’s market-relative affordability. Openigloo’s filter includes buildings where the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It is not tied to income limits.

No. This page is for market-relative affordability based on asking-rent medians, not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, not Section 8, and not a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program.

Asking rent is only part of the decision. Openigloo helps you compare buildings side by side with renter-first signals (rated buildings, renter Q&A, and what’s currently advertised) so you can confirm the full monthly cost and lease details directly.

No guarantee. Your actual rent depends on the unit, lease terms, and renewal practices. Use the building page and tenant Q&A to understand how the building handles renewals and fees.

Confirm the required move-in funds (deposit and any fees), which utilities are included versus tenant-paid, and any documentation or screening requirements. Also verify any building rules that affect your schedule and daily routine.

The filter is computed from asking-rent medians and how they compare to the neighborhood median. Building pages then add renter-first context like rated buildings and tenant Q&A to help you validate what you care about.

Yes. Asking rents and availability change over time, so the set of 15+ qualifying buildings may update. Re-check the building page for current availability and any newly listed fees.