Affordable buildings near the SIM3 bus in NYC

It’s market-relative affordable: the building’s median asking rent is below the neighborhood median. It is not income-restricted housing and not tied to a government subsidy program.

It’s the building search scope around the SIM3 route in NYC. Use each building’s details to confirm the exact walking distance and commute fit for your typical times.

No. This filter is based on market-relative asking-rent comparisons, not income-restricted requirements, subsidy vouchers, NYCHA, HPD programs, or Section 8. It also isn’t a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program.

No. The filter uses the building’s median asking rent, so individual units and lease renewals can vary. Always confirm the exact rent, lease term, and any move-in charges for the specific unit you’re considering.

Confirm the full monthly picture: any broker fee, deposits, and recurring utilities or mandatory building charges. The total cost can change your monthly affordability even when the asking rent looks lower.

Use them to spot patterns about day-to-day experience (maintenance, noise, responsiveness) and to identify questions to ask the building. Data signals can help you compare buildings, but you still need confirmation from the managing agent for lease-specific terms.

As of 2026-07-07, there are 107+ buildings that match the affordable + SIM3 bus criteria on Openigloo.