Affordable buildings near the SIM24 bus in NYC

“Affordable” here is market-relative: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It does not mean the housing is income-restricted, subsidized, or part of an affordability program.

There are 43+ eligible buildings in this scope (as of 2026-07-07).

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

Even with market-relative affordable rent, you should confirm the full monthly cost and move-in charges. Ask about broker fees (if any), deposit requirements, utilities (gas/electric), and any recurring or one-time building fees.

Yes. Openigloo helps you shortlist and compare, but lease terms and building rules are building-specific. Confirm what’s included, how renewals work, and any paperwork or move-in timelines required.

Use it to narrow where you look, then verify commute realities. Check walking distance to nearby stops, typical service frequency at your commute times, and whether transfers add time compared with alternative routes.

Because rent is only one part of the monthly and move-in picture. Broker fees, deposits, utilities responsibility, parking/storage add-ons, and required services can change your total cost even when the asking rent difference looks small.