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Affordable buildings in Manhattan

Discover affordable buildings in Manhattan, with a current count of 17+ options available. These buildings offer market-relative affordable rents, meaning their median asking rent is lower than the neighborhood's median. This is not subsidized or income-restricted housing. Openigloo provides essential information with tenant reviews, open-data signals, and Q&A insights from renters. We aim to help you navigate the renting process by showcasing practical details about each building and encouraging informed decisions.

Affordable buildings in Manhattan

Showing 1–17 of 17 affordable buildings in Manhattan.

476 11 Avenue

476 11 Avenue

Chelsea

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

221 Mott Street

Nolita

No evictions
No open violations
4 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
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
408 East 58 Street
Rent-stabilized

408 East 58 Street

4.5(6)

Sutton Place

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1500 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1500 Lexington Avenue

4.7(3)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 West 10 Street
Rent-stabilized

141 West 10 Street

4.5(3)

West Village

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1160 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1160 5 Avenue

2.7(3)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
490 2 Avenue

490 2 Avenue

4.3(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
140 East   34 Street

140 East 34 Street

3.8(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for affordable buildings in Manhattan

  • Buildings here have median asking rents below the neighborhood median, making them market-relative affordable.
  • Confirm all rental costs, including broker fees, deposits, and utilities, as the full monthly cost can vary significantly.
  • Check for any building restrictions, such as pet policies or lease terms, that may affect your application.
  • Speak to current tenants whenever possible to gauge their experiences with management and living conditions.
  • Review tenant reviews on Openigloo to understand any common issues or advantages of the buildings you're considering.

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