What does “BM5-bus recommended by renters” mean on this page?

It combines location (near the BM5 bus corridor in Manhattan) with renter signals from Openigloo—so the buildings are surfaced based on tenant experience and how residents describe living there.

How is the “recommended by renters” part determined?

Openigloo uses renter-submitted information on building pages, including review content and tenant Q&A themes, to help surface buildings that renters tend to discuss positively or with clear, actionable context.

What should I verify even if the building looks strong in reviews?

Confirm the commute fit for your exact routine, ask about any move-in fees or required deposits, and verify what’s included (utilities, package handling, building amenities) because reviews may not reflect your specific unit.

Does “recommended by renters” guarantee availability of an apartment right now?

No. This page is about building recommendations and eligibility in the BM5 scope; availability and pricing can change by unit and by date. Check the building page for current apartments for rent.

Where do I find lease details and important costs?

On each building page, review the current apartment details and the notes from renters, then contact the building/agent to confirm the full monthly cost and one-time fees tied to the specific unit you’re applying for.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan scope?

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

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.

Showing 73–79 of 79 buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in Manhattan.

Good cause

249 E 30 St

Kips Bay

420 E 61 St

Lenox Hill

133 E 35 St

Murray Hill

214 East 35 Street

Murray Hill

205 East 33 Street

Kips Bay

229 East 35 Street

Murray Hill

216 East 29 Street

4.4(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

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.

Buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

Kips Bay

33 buildings

Sutton Place

20 buildings

Murray Hill

18 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

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Buildings with low rent increases near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

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Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

65 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

65 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

62 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

60 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

56 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

56 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

54 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

40 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

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Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

23,066 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Manhattan

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Buildings with low litigation rates in Manhattan

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Buildings with low open violation rates in Manhattan

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Buildings with low rent increases in Manhattan

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Buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in Manhattan