What does “most-responsive-owners” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter based on how responsive owners typically are in the data Openigloo gathers from renter interactions. Still, response can vary by unit and staff, so confirm your specific question and timeline with the building.

What does “near-transit” cover for this Bay Ridge page?

Buildings flagged as being near transit on Openigloo. Use it to shortlist options, then verify the exact commute (stop, line, walking time, and transfer plan) that matches your routine.

How many Bay Ridge buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 10+ buildings in Bay Ridge that meet the combined criteria of most-responsive-owners and near-transit.

Are these signals enough to assume a smooth lease experience?

They help you screen, but they’re not a substitute for direct due diligence. Ask about repair timelines, application steps, and who you’ll contact for issues after move-in.

What should I confirm before signing a lease for a near-transit building?

Confirm unit-specific details like noise expectations, window placement, and any rules tied to transit-area access. Also confirm what’s included in rent versus what you’ll pay separately.

How are ratings used on this page?

You can use the Openigloo rating summary to compare eligible buildings in Bay Ridge, but focus on how the building performs for your priorities. If you see mismatches between rating and what you need, message the building and ask follow-ups.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are in each?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you can shop for buildings with a commute-first approach by targeting options flagged as near transit. On Openigloo, you can also filter for owner responsiveness so you’re not starting from scratch when communication matters. Bay Ridge rated buildings have an average rating of 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers Bay Ridge buildings that match two filters: most-responsive-owners and near-transit. You’re looking at 10+ buildings that combine high owner responsiveness with a location convenient for getting around. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by using what renters and applicants actually report. Filter by owner responsiveness, then check building details and signals from reviews and tenant Q&A to confirm how communication, maintenance follow-through, and day-to-day access tend to work in practice.

Showing 1–10 of 10 buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Bay Ridge.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

9115 Ridge Boulevard

3.6(6)

Bay Ridge

3 evictions

21 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

8201 4 Avenue

Bay Ridge

345 86 Street

Bay Ridge

8829 Ft Hamilton Parkway

Bay Ridge

149 96 Street

4.7(4)

Bay Ridge

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

8831 Ft Hamilton Parkway

3.9(3)

Bay Ridge

2 evictions

22 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

333 86 Street

2.3(3)

Bay Ridge

2 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

7901 4 Ave

Bay Ridge

459 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bay Ridge

8602 Ridge Boulevard

Bay Ridge

What to check before for buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Bay Ridge

Use the near-transit filter as a starting point, then confirm the exact walking time to your line and the route you’ll use most.
Owner-responsiveness signals are based on prior interactions; still ask the building about response times for repairs, showings, and lease paperwork.
Before applying, verify current availability and unit-specific terms since “near-transit” and responsiveness don’t guarantee every unit’s conditions.
Check total monthly cost beyond asking rent (fees, deposits, utilities) and confirm what’s included before you commit.
If you need ADA access or elevator access, confirm it per building and per unit; filter results don’t replace a direct check.

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Bedford-Stuyvesant

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Stuyvesant Heights

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Flatbush

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Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Bay Ridge

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Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Bay Ridge

19 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near transit in Bay Ridge

17 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near transit in Bay Ridge

16 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near transit in Bay Ridge

11 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Bay Ridge

10 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge

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Buildings without bedbugs in Bay Ridge

1,691 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Bay Ridge

1,675 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Bay Ridge

1,383 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Bay Ridge

1,378 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Bay Ridge

482 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Bay Ridge

63 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

1,961 buildings

Queens

204 buildings

Bronx

70 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Bay Ridge