What does “rent-stabilized” mean here?

It’s a regulatory filter for apartments covered by rent stabilization rules, which can include renewal protections and limits on how rent is adjusted. You should still confirm the unit’s status directly with the building or managing agent.

How does the W train filter work on Openigloo?

It focuses the building results on the Ditmars-Steinway area around the W line so you can prioritize commute access. Always map from the building address (or your likely walking route) to your work or school destination.

Are these apartments income-restricted or subsidized?

No. “Affordable” and rent-stabilized filters here are not the same as income-restricted housing programs. This page is not NYCHA, not HPD, not Section 8, and not a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program.

Do rent-stabilized buildings have fewer hidden costs?

Not necessarily. Even with stabilized rents, you should still budget for the full monthly cost and move-in costs (deposit, and any broker fee if applicable), plus utilities and any building-required fees.

What should I ask before applying to a rent-stabilized unit?

Ask what’s included (utilities, laundry, storage), confirm the unit’s rent-stabilized status and renewal process, and request the expected move-in timeline and any documentation they require at application.

How reliable are building condition and safety signals on the site?

Openigloo’s building pages use open-data and renter-submitted context where available, but the real-world condition can change. Verify details with the building directly and take a walkthrough when possible.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the W train in Ditmars-Steinway

Ditmars-Steinway is a Queens neighborhood where renters often look for buildings that fit their commute needs, including access along the W corridor. This page is scoped to eligible buildings in that neighborhood area. In Ditmars-Steinway, rated buildings average 3.3/5 across 22 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 407+ buildings with rent-stabilized apartments in Ditmars-Steinway, Queens, specifically within the W train area. Use it to narrow your search to a regulatory category with renewal protections and rent-regulation rules that can affect how moves and renewals work. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using open-data signals and renter input. Look for patterns in rated buildings, check the current availability status, and use the building pages to confirm details with the landlord or super before you sign a lease.

Showing 19–36 of 407 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the W train in Ditmars-Steinway.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the W train in Ditmars-Steinway

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the W train in Ditmars-Steinway

20-62 31 Street

23-57 33 Street

19-06 Ditmars Boulevard

20-57 18 Street

23-62 38 Street

18-21 21 Avenue

22-65 27 Street

20-61 29 Street

23-51 38 Street

24-23 29 Street

20-61 18 Street

2206 38 St

19-67 76 Street

23-26 28 Street

24-17 28 Street

22-43 28 Street

21-03 Steinway Street

23-20 41 Street

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