What does “affordable” mean on this Openigloo page?

It’s market-relative affordable: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It’s not tied to income limits the way an income-restricted program is.

Are these buildings near the SIM1 bus defined by distance or stops?

They’re selected for proximity to the SIM1 corridor as captured in Openigloo’s building-to-area matching. Still, confirm the exact walking time you’d expect from the unit’s address.

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

No. This filter is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8. It’s also not a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

Does “affordable” mean my rent will stay low throughout the lease?

Not necessarily. The filter reflects median asking rent comparisons, but the lease and future rent adjustments are handled by the building. Ask for the current offer in writing and any renewal terms.

What should I verify before signing if the unit’s rent looks affordable?

Request a clear breakdown of total monthly cost (rent plus required fees/charges where applicable), confirm what utilities are included, and confirm the one-time move-in costs like deposits and any broker fee.

How does Openigloo help me avoid surprises when comparing buildings?

You can review building information and tenant Q&A, then cross-check those signals against what’s currently advertised. If something seems unclear, ask the building for specifics on the exact unit you’re considering.

Affordable buildings near the SIM1 bus in NYC

Affordable buildings near the SIM1 bus in NYC—50+ buildings that match the “market-relative affordable” filter. “Affordable” here means a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median, not income-restricted housing and not a rent subsidy. Openigloo brings building signals together so you can compare faster: you can read reviews and building details, check what’s currently available, and use tenant Q&A and open-data indicators to spot patterns before you contact the landlord or broker.

Showing 19–36 of 50 affordable buildings near the SIM1 bus in NYC.

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600 Washington Street

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West Village

Affordable buildings near the SIM1 bus in NYC

Affordable buildings near the SIM1 bus in NYC

600 Washington Street

224 Sullivan Street

20 Prince Street

376 Broadway

31 East 1 Street

152 Thompson St

126 Mac Dougal Street

159 East Houston Street

177 Thompson St

123 West 3 Street

22 King Street

164 Mott Street

53 Leroy Street

51 Leroy Street

380 Broome Street

7 Dey Street

77 Baxter Street

178 Thompson Street

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