What does “low-rent-increases” mean on this page?

It’s a building-level filter that flags buildings where recent rent-increase patterns are relatively lower based on the available signals Openigloo tracks. You should still verify the exact terms for your unit and lease cycle with the building.

How does the “5 train” part work?

It’s a location-based filter tied to proximity to the 5 train corridor. The goal is to surface buildings you can reach conveniently by subway, but commute time can vary by exact address and walking route.

Are these buildings rent-stabilized or guaranteed rent limits?

The filter is specifically about rent-increase history signals near the 5 train, not a guarantee of rent-stabilization status in every case. Confirm your unit’s rent regulation status and current lease terms with the building.

How can I use Openigloo to validate whether an increase is truly “low”?

Start on each building page: review the tenant Q&A and the signals shown there, then ask targeted questions about renewal timing, the method of calculation, and whether any additional charges apply.

What questions should I ask before signing a lease?

Ask what rent adjustments apply at renewal, whether increases are capped or formula-based for your unit, and how deposits, fees, and any one-time charges would affect your move-in budget.

Can tenant Q&A and the data differ from what I’ll experience?

Yes. Tenant Q&A reflects individual experiences, and building conditions can change. Use the info to guide questions, then confirm the current details in writing with the managing agent.

Do the 1,635+ buildings include ones with available apartments right now?

This page is scoped by filters (5 train + low-rent-increases). Whether there’s availability at any moment depends on the unit inventory shown on each building page, so check the current advertisements when you shortlist.

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in NYC

This page finds buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in NYC. It includes 1,635+ buildings that match the “5-train” location signal plus a “low-rent-increases” filter based on building-level history. Openigloo helps you compare before you commit: you can review rated buildings, check open-data signals surfaced on each building page, and read tenant Q&A about what it’s like to live there day to day.

Showing 1,297–1,314 of 1,635 buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in NYC.

Rent-stabilized

400 Lincoln Place

4.6(1)

Prospect Heights

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in NYC

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in NYC

400 Lincoln Place

245 E 40Th St

330 East 53 Street

21 Sterling Place

684 Lincoln Place

428 East 89 Street

1596 3 Avenue

237 East 88 Street

1476 Lexington Avenue

1020 Brooklyn Avenue

349 East 58 Street

106 Hicks Street

109 Winthrop Street

205 East 68 Street

3488 Seymour Avenue

292 Maple St

242 Hawthorne Street

2196 3 Avenue

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