High-rise buildings near the B train in Manhattan

“B-train” limits buildings to the B subway corridor area, and “high-rise” limits buildings to 13+ floors. Together, the filters produce the 632+ buildings in Manhattan currently in scope.

Use the building’s map location and check walking time from the closest subway entrance for the B line. Even within the same corridor, blocks can change your commute.

Confirm lease terms (move-in date, renewals, and any rent-change language), what’s included in rent (especially utilities), and the building’s process for packages and visitors. Then match that against tenant Q&A.

Yes. “High-rise” is about floor count (13+). Two buildings can both be 13+ but still differ in elevator count, wait times, doorman presence, and security procedures.

Openigloo combines building-level context from reviews and open-data signals. For anything time-sensitive (repairs, construction, current fees), confirm directly with the building management.

Look for recurring notes about noise (street/subway), elevator reliability, package handling, and maintenance responsiveness. These issues often show up in tenant Q&A faster than in marketing photos.

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.