What does “affordable” mean on this page?

It means the building’s median asking rent is market-relative affordable: below the neighborhood median. It is not an income-restricted program and it does not rely on vouchers or lottery eligibility.

What does “near transit” include?

The filter targets buildings close to major transit access. Because “close” depends on your preferred line and walk, confirm the route you’ll use most and the station you’ll likely enter.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or a housing-lottery program?

No. This page shows market-relative affordable buildings based on asking-rent medians. It is not NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, and not a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

How can I tell if the building’s unit will be affordable for my budget?

Check the specific apartment’s asking rent and add the full monthly cost: broker fee, deposit expectations, utilities, and any monthly building charges. The affordability signal is based on medians, not the price of every individual unit.

Does being near transit affect rent or lease terms?

Sometimes. Buildings closer to commuter hubs can have higher demand, which can influence availability and pricing even within the affordable filter. Always compare the exact unit and lease conditions on the building’s page.

What should I confirm with the building before signing?

Confirm the total move-in costs, what utilities are included, any building fees, and any practical constraints (application timing, package/mail rules, and maintenance processes). Then cross-check tenant Q&A on the building page.

Do the tenant insights on Openigloo replace contacting the landlord?

No. Use them to narrow questions and spot patterns, then verify details directly with the building. Unit-specific factors can vary even within the same building.

Affordable buildings near transit in NYC

Find affordable buildings near transit in NYC. Openigloo filters for buildings where the building’s median asking rent is market-relative affordable—below the neighborhood median—and that are near common subway and transit stops. Right now, there are 1,293+ buildings that match this combined scope. Use Openigloo to compare your commute and your budget in one place. Each building page brings together what’s currently available, tenant-written insights, and open-data signals, plus Q&A where residents share practical details that don’t always show up in listings.

Showing 487–504 of 1,293 affordable buildings near transit in NYC.

Affordable buildings near transit in NYC

Affordable buildings near transit in NYC

53 Park Place

434 East 13 Street

226 East 25 Street

420 East 80 Street

121 Reade Street

160 West 71 Street

85 John Street

245 East 11 Street

303 10 Avenue

535 West 23 Street

328 East 14 Street

237 E 2 St

301 E 38 St

85 Pitt Street

159 East 27 Street

350 East 30 Street

200 East 15 Street

345 East 80 Street

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