What does “r-train” mean on this Bay Ridge building page?

It groups buildings in the Bay Ridge area based on practical access to the R train, so you can focus your search around transit convenience.

What does “recommended-by-renters” mean?

It highlights buildings where renters have provided feedback on Openigloo. Use those signals to compare patterns across buildings, then verify specifics with the building before signing.

How many buildings match this filters pair in Bay Ridge right now?

Openigloo currently shows 9+ buildings that fit both the R-train access and renter-recommended criteria for Bay Ridge.

Are renter recommendations a guarantee about a specific unit?

No. Reviews and tenant Q&A are building-level signals, while individual units can differ by condition, layout, and what’s included in the lease.

What should I confirm with the building before applying?

Ask about the exact lease terms, move-in date, total monthly cost, and any unit-specific requirements (including documentation, guarantor rules, and fees).

Will pricing or availability stay the same after I browse?

Not always. Listings and pricing can change as units turn over, so use Openigloo to shortlist, then confirm current availability with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is showing mixed building performance based on rated buildings: an average building rating of 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings. For renters, the main value is using those building-level signals to compare options near the R train and then confirming unit-specific details directly with each building (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: 9+ eligible buildings you can compare on one page. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining renter recommendations with building signals like what people mention in reviews and tenant Q&A. Use it to spot patterns (maintenance, responsiveness, lease friction) before you spend time touring, and then confirm details directly with each building for the unit you want.

Showing 1–9 of 9 buildings recommended by renters near the R train 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 the R train in Bay Ridge

Use the R-train filter to prioritize commuting convenience, then cross-check the exact walk time and service reliability for the stop you’d use.
Start with renter-recommended buildings, but verify current availability, lease terms, and move-in timing since offerings can change.
Before applying, ask about any building-specific constraints that can affect move-in (required income/guarantor details, application fees, and deposit rules).
Check the full monthly cost on your selected unit (rent plus any required fees) and confirm what’s included (heat, hot water, internet, or parking).
When you shortlist, read the recurring themes in tenant Q&A to reduce surprises around maintenance and communication.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn

40 buildings

Park Slope

34 buildings

Brooklyn Heights

21 buildings

Fort Greene

15 buildings

Gowanus

12 buildings

Prospect Heights

9 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the R train in Bay Ridge

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Bay Ridge

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Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Bay Ridge

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Buildings with low historical violations near the R train in Bay Ridge

20 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Bay Ridge

19 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the R train in Bay Ridge

17 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the R train in Bay Ridge

16 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the R train in Bay Ridge

11 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Bay Ridge

10 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the R train 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

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Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Bay Ridge