Buildings with low open violation rates near 116 St station in NYC

It’s based on open-records signals tied to building violations. The goal is to narrow your search to buildings with lower counts of open items, so you can spend less time comparing outliers.

No. Records can lag real-world conditions, and new issues can appear after the data snapshot. Use the filter to shortlist, then confirm details with the super/management for the specific building and unit.

They come from NYC open records. Open records are useful for comparisons, but they may not reflect everything happening on the ground right now, so you should still ask follow-up questions.

Treat the filter as a screening layer, then use reviews and tenant Q&A to understand maintenance responsiveness and whether problems you care about show up repeatedly.

Ask about the specific unit’s condition (repairs, pests, appliances, heat/hot water) and request clarity on any remediation that management says is in progress. Also confirm all monthly costs and any fees beyond rent.

Open-records signals are building-level indicators, but the experience can vary by apartment, exposure, and how quickly issues are addressed. Use unit-specific questions to reduce surprises.

They’re both important. Use this page to shortlist buildings that meet your condition signal, then confirm commute fit, lease terms, and day-to-day practicality for the specific apartment before deciding.