What does “near-transit” mean on this page?

It’s a location-based filter designed to surface buildings close to transit options so your commute is easier. Still, route convenience depends on the exact stop you use, so confirm directions and typical times for your commute.

What does “recommended-by-renters” reflect?

It’s based on renter signals on Openigloo—how tenants describe their experience and how buildings perform in the available review data. Read the details in Q&A and reviews, not just the summary score.

How many buildings match these filters in Bay Ridge right now?

There are 9+ buildings showing as eligible in this near-transit + recommended-by-renters view for Bay Ridge as of 2026-07-07.

Should I rely on “near transit” even if the building looks close on a map?

Confirm in person. The “distance” can be less important than the path, crossings, noise, and which line you’ll actually ride. Ask the current tenants or staff about how their commute works day to day.

Does the renter recommendation mean the lease terms will fit me?

Not automatically. Tenant feedback helps with expectations, but you still need to verify lease start date, rent payment details, renewal/termination terms, and any building policies that affect your move-in.

How should I use building ratings here?

Use the rating as a quick screen, then read the underlying rated buildings that contributed to the score. Look for patterns across multiple renters rather than single comments.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often care about practical commute access, plus day-to-day building experience. This page focuses on buildings near transit with renter-recommended signals, using Openigloo’s building-level data for Bay Ridge. For Bay Ridge, the average building rating is 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge, with 9+ buildings in this filter set. Use this page to narrow down options that match both commute convenience and what tenants flag as helpful in their building experience. Openigloo brings renter-first signals together: filter by your priorities, then read building ratings and renter reviews, plus building-level Q&A and open-data signals that can help you ask better questions before you sign a lease.

Showing 1–9 of 9 buildings recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

8201 4 Avenue

Bay Ridge

345 86 Street

Bay Ridge

252 74 Street

3.9(4)

Bay Ridge

4 evictions

19 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

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

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

446 Senator Street

Bay Ridge

7901 4 Ave

Bay Ridge

459 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bay Ridge

181 73 St

Bay Ridge

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge

Expect to compare buildings with a mix of commute convenience and renter feedback; short-list the ones with the clearest tenant notes for your situation.
Before touring, confirm current availability and the exact commute route/time you’ll use most (“near transit” can still vary by block).
If the building lists amenities or building policies in replies/Q&A, verify what’s included, what costs extra, and what the maintenance process looks like in practice.
Check the full move-in cost on the listing or in the building’s lease terms (deposit, any required fees, and any rent/lease conditions).
Use the building rating sample and recent renter comments to spot recurring issues vs. one-off complaints before applying.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Williamsburg

182 buildings

Bushwick

123 buildings

Crown Heights

112 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

78 buildings

Park Slope

47 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

43 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge

Buildings with low open violation rates near transit in Bay Ridge

482 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Bay Ridge

63 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near transit in Bay Ridge

55 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Bay Ridge

20 buildings

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 highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Bay Ridge

10 buildings

Other building filters

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 recommended by renters near transit in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

2,249 buildings

Queens

197 buildings

Bronx

39 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge