Affordable buildings near the SIM23 bus in NYC

It’s market-relative affordable housing, not income-restricted housing. Specifically, a building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood’s median on Openigloo’s affordability filter.

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

Calculate your full monthly budget: asking rent plus any required fees you’ll pay to move in (broker fee, security deposit) and recurring costs like utilities if they’re not included.

The page scope is based on building placement relative to the SIM23 bus route. Distances and walking times can vary by entrance and stop, so confirm the nearest stop for your daily commute.

Ask about utilities included, laundry access, parking/storage options, move-in timing, allowable pets, and any building policies that affect daily life (packages, keys, access hours).

Because affordability here is based on median asking rent at the building level. Individual units can still vary by floor, layout, finishes, and current pricing.

No. Use them to shortlist, then verify details during viewing or by asking the building directly—especially costs, conditions, and any lease-specific terms. Tenant Q&A can help, but it’s still not a substitute for confirming current terms.