What does “best-cleanliness” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building filter based on Openigloo cleanliness ratings from tenant-reported signals. Use it to shortlist buildings, then read the notes to see what people were responding to.

How does the M5 bus filter work on this page?

This page limits the results to buildings in the NYC area around the M5 bus route so you can focus on commutes along that corridor.

Are the cleanliness ratings based on inspections or open data?

The cleanliness filter is driven by Openigloo’s building ratings and tenant-reported signals. For anything safety- or habitability-related, still ask the building directly and request current documentation during your process.

What should I confirm with the building before signing?

Confirm cleaning practices for common areas, how maintenance requests are logged and answered, and how issues are addressed. If cleanliness is important for your household, ask for examples of recent actions taken.

Could cleanliness conditions change after the ratings were recorded?

Yes. Ratings reflect what tenants reported at the time they submitted. Building staff, staffing levels, and ongoing work can change conditions, so verify during tours and ask for the current plan.

Does this page guarantee there will be no cleanliness problems?

No. Cleanliness ratings are a useful comparison signal, not a guarantee for your specific unit or future conditions. Always review notes and ask direct questions.

How do I use this page to narrow down the right buildings?

Start with the cleanliness score, then open the building page to scan the tenant notes, check what apartments are currently advertised (when applicable), and compare fees and move-in costs before you commit.

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M5 bus in NYC

This page surfaces buildings with strong cleanliness ratings near the M5 bus in NYC, totaling 531+ buildings right now. Filters include “best-cleanliness” (high cleanliness scores from Openigloo ratings) and proximity to the M5 bus corridor. Openigloo brings together tenant-reported signals, building-level cleanliness ratings, and reviewer notes so you can compare buildings faster. You can also use the building pages to cross-check what matters for your unit search, then ask your questions directly before signing a lease.

Showing 523–531 of 531 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M5 bus in NYC.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

530 West 112 Street

4.0(3)

Morningside Heights

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

203 West 91 Street

3.9(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

56 West 105 Street

All Upper West Side

279 Fort Washington Avenue

4.0(3)

Washington Heights

1 eviction

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

620 West 143 Street

Hamilton Heights

561 West 163 Street

Washington Heights

621 West 144 Street

Hamilton Heights

839 West End Avenue

Upper West Side

308 W 104 St

Upper West Side

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for cleanliness near the M5 bus in NYC

Use the cleanliness rating as a screening signal, but confirm the specifics with the building (e.g., how often common areas are maintained and how complaints are handled).
Check whether there are current apartments available for your dates and budget on each building page; availability can change quickly.
Look for practical details tied to cleanliness: pest-control reporting, maintenance response times, and whether the building has any documented protocols for turnovers.
Verify costs beyond the asking rent (application fees, deposits, and any move-in charges) since cleanliness issues can affect what you negotiate after tours.
Before you apply, ask about cleaning of shared spaces (lobbies, hallways, elevators), package/mail-room upkeep, and any recent construction or renovations that could temporarily affect conditions.

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M5 bus in trending NYC neighborhoods

Upper West Side

134 buildings

All Upper West Side

100 buildings

Hamilton Heights

73 buildings

Washington Heights

58 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

42 buildings

Morningside Heights

39 buildings

Hudson Heights

24 buildings

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286 buildings

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Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M5 bus in other NYC boroughs

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