What does “near the 5 train” mean on this page?

It narrows building results to the Manhattan area around the 5 train corridor. Use the building map/details on Openigloo to confirm the closest stop and walk time for each option.

How does Openigloo identify “low rent increases”?

It uses open-data building signals available to us to surface buildings that trend toward lower rent increases. You should still confirm the renewal and increase terms that apply to the specific unit.

Do low rent increases mean the unit will stay affordable for the whole lease?

Not automatically. Even when increases trend lower, your actual rent changes depend on the unit’s status, renewal specifics, and timing. Always review the lease renewal language and ask questions before committing.

What should I ask the building before signing a lease?

Ask about renewal timelines, whether increases follow a predictable pattern, any required documentation, how maintenance requests are handled, and what fees apply at move-in. If available, use the Openigloo Q&A to guide your questions.

Is this filter the same as income-restricted or subsidized housing?

No. This page is about rent-increase patterns and location (near the 5 train), not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing, and not a housing-lottery program.

Are the building signals guaranteed to match real-world conditions?

No. Open-data indicators and renter input can lag day-to-day realities like current renovations, policy changes, or maintenance performance. Treat the data as a starting point and verify directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in Manhattan

This page highlights Manhattan buildings near the 5 train where Openigloo’s signals point to lower rent increases. Start with 924+ eligible buildings, then narrow by what matters to you (lease terms, building policies, and current availability). Openigloo helps you compare options using building reviews, open-data indicators, and renter questions so you can focus on likely costs and practical risk points before you tour or apply.

Showing 253–270 of 924 buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

338 East 15 Street

4.0(5)

Gramercy Park

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in Manhattan

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in Manhattan

338 East 15 Street

351 East 82 Street

1324 Lexington Avenue

34 1/2 St Marks Place

222 East 56 Street

334 East 82 Street

216 East 10 Street

320 East 81 Street

230 East 48 Street

514 3 Avenue

240 East 46 Street

2144 5 Avenue

227 East 50 Street

324 East 9 Street

320 East 52 Street

229 East 21 Street

333 East 43 Street

321 East 48 Street

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