Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the QM40 bus in Queens

It means the building is tagged under the rent-stabilized regulatory category in Openigloo. Still, apartment-by-apartment terms vary, so confirm renewal and any rent-increase details directly with the building before you apply.

Treat it as a location shortcut. Compare walking time from the stop to each building, plus the building’s exact address. If you rely on the bus, verify the commute route and transfer plans with your own schedule.

No. “Affordable” here refers to market-relative asking rent levels, not income-restricted housing, and this page is focused on rent-stabilized status—not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8 or a housing lottery/program.

Even when the rent is regulated, the full move-in cost can include items like security deposit and possibly a broker fee, plus building processing or entry fees. Ask for a full itemized list before signing.

No. It indicates the regulatory category, but renewal timing and the specific terms depend on the lease and the building’s process. Confirm renewal conditions for that unit directly with management.

They’re useful for spotting patterns, but experiences can differ by unit and over time. Use them to prepare questions, then confirm current conditions, availability, and rules with the building.

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.