What does “recommended by renters” mean on this Bay Ridge buildings page?

It means renters interacted with or flagged these Bay Ridge buildings on Openigloo, and that activity is used to power your shortlist. You should still confirm current unit availability and any lease terms with the building directly.

How many Bay Ridge buildings are included right now?

This page currently includes 9+ buildings in Bay Ridge that fit the recommended-by-renters scope.

How should I use the Bay Ridge rating data when comparing buildings?

The Bay Ridge set has an average building rating of 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings. Use both the average and the rated sample size to avoid over-weighting one or two data points.

Is the renter recommendation a guarantee about the building’s condition or management?

No. Recommendations reflect renter experiences and activity on Openigloo, but real-world conditions and policies can change. Use the Q&A and signals as a starting point, then ask the management office for current details.

What should I verify before submitting an application in Bay Ridge?

Verify the total move-in cost, required deposits/fees, lease start date, any building rules (laundry, access, guest policy), and what’s included in the rent (utilities and services).

How often does the “recommended” list update?

The snapshot for this page is as of 2026-07-07. Availability and recommendation signals can change over time, so re-check before you apply or renew.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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 in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find enough rental inventory to compare buildings side-by-side, including 9+ buildings on this Openigloo renter-recommended list. For Bay Ridge building quality signals, the set shows an average building rating of 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn that renters have recommended on Openigloo. This page covers 9+ eligible buildings so you can focus on places other tenants flagged while you check availability and terms. Openigloo pulls together renter feedback, building-level signals from open records, and the questions people actually ask—so you can compare buildings faster and confirm details directly with the management before you sign.

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

Use the renter recommendations to shortlist buildings, then confirm what matters to you: rent, move-in date, and whether any units match your layout needs.
Check the building notes and any available open-data signals, but verify everything with the broker/management office (amenities, fees, and lease start).
Look at how many rated buildings are in the set (41 rated buildings) and not just the average rating when you’re comparing options.
Before applying, ask about the full move-in cost beyond the stated asking rent (deposit, any fees, and what utilities or services are included).
If a building feels unclear in the Q&A or notes, message the management with your specific constraints (pet needs, work-from-home requirements, laundry access).

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

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Buildings recommended by renters near the B37 bus in Bay Ridge

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Buildings without bedbugs in Bay Ridge

1,691 buildings

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1,383 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Bay Ridge

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Buildings with low open violation rates in Bay Ridge

482 buildings

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63 buildings

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55 buildings

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20 buildings

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19 buildings

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17 buildings

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16 buildings

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11 buildings

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