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Affordable buildings in NYC

This page features affordable buildings in NYC with at least 28+ options available. These buildings have median asking rents below their neighborhood's median. Affordable buildings are not income-restricted housing, and provide market-relative options for renters looking for cost-effective solutions. Openigloo empowers renters with reviews, open-data signals, and tenant Q&A to help you make informed decisions. You can explore each building's features, read about tenant experiences, and uncover valuable information regarding lease terms and conditions.

Affordable buildings in NYC

Showing 1–18 of 28 affordable buildings in NYC.

476 11 Avenue

476 11 Avenue

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
23-10 42 Road

23-10 42 Road

Hunters Point

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
180 Ashland Place

180 Ashland Place

Fort Greene

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
43-12 Hunter Street
Rent-stabilized

43-12 Hunter Street

Hunters Point

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
221 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized

221 Mott Street

Nolita

No evictions
No open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 4 Avenue

150 4 Avenue

DUMBO

No evictions
15 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 Water Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

200 Water Street

4.3(75)

Fulton/Seaport

6 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
229 Pearl Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

229 Pearl Street

4.3(26)

Financial District

8 evictions
105 open violations
4 litigation cases
Bedbug history
410 West 53 Street
Top rated

410 West 53 Street

4.3(20)

Hell's Kitchen

2 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
301 East 47 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

301 East 47 Street

4.4(20)

Turtle Bay

8 evictions
74 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
211 West 56 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

211 West 56 Street

4.3(18)

Midtown

3 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
260 West 52 Street
Rent-stabilized

260 West 52 Street

4.2(14)

Midtown

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 East 34 Street

150 East 34 Street

3.9(13)

Kips Bay

2 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
43-22 Queens Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

43-22 Queens Street

4.4(13)

Hunters Point

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
45 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized

45 Hoyt Street

4.2(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

8 evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
214 East 22 Street

214 East 22 Street

3.0(12)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
429 East 52 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

429 East 52 Street

4.2(10)

Turtle Bay

5 evictions
32 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
21 India Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 India Street

3.7(9)

Greenpoint

8 evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before for affordable buildings in NYC

  • Expect median asking rents below the neighborhood median; this is not income-restricted housing.
  • Review the total monthly cost, including broker fees, deposits, and utilities, as these can significantly impact affordability.
  • Confirm lease terms and conditions carefully; buildings may have specific requirements or restrictions before signing.
  • Check for the presence of market-relative affordable buildings that do not rely on housing-lottery programs or government subsidies.
  • Research each building's history of tenant reviews and open-records data to gauge overall conditions.

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