Buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in Manhattan
This page surfaces 79+ Manhattan buildings recommended by renters that are near the BM5 bus route. It’s a renter-driven shortlist, based on how people rate and discuss where they’ve lived. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building pages, renter reviews, and open-data signals so you can compare options before you tour. Use the tenant Q&A and review details to spot patterns, then verify anything time-sensitive directly with the building or management.
Buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in Manhattan
Showing 37–54 of 79 buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in Manhattan.

3 East 39 Street
Midtown South
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577 2 Ave
Kips Bay
/-73.97771,40.744848,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
211 East 33 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979772,40.745918,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
227 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay

405 East 54 Street
Sutton Place
/-73.979719,40.746053,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
231 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay

20 Park Avenue
Murray Hill
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236 East 36 Street
Murray Hill

400 East 58 Street
Sutton Place
/-73.97623,40.746416,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
218 East 36 Street
Murray Hill
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121 East 31 Street
Midtown East
/-73.980649,40.743699,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
143 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980951,40.744271,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
175 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.981493,40.74824,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
35 East 35 Street
Murray Hill

141 East 33 Street
Kips Bay

333 East 56 Street
Sutton Place
/-73.963722,40.756692,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
400 East 55 Street
Sutton Place
/-73.976819,40.74548,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225E East 34 Street
Murray Hill
What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in Manhattan
- Expect a renter-signal driven list: read review notes for commute fit, noise, building maintenance, and management responsiveness, not just star ratings.
- Confirm the BM5 proximity for your exact start point (walk time can vary block to block) and check for service changes before signing.
- Before committing, ask about the full move-in cost (application fees, deposits, and any one-time admin charges) and whether utilities are included.
- If the building has broker/fee requirements, verify what you pay at application and at lease signing, and request the breakdown in writing.
- Use the building’s lease terms and renewal details to plan around your timeline; clarify rent payment method and any add-on charges.