What does “recommended by renters” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a renter-signal filter based on how tenants have evaluated and discussed the building. You can still (and should) confirm specifics with the building directly before signing.

How does the “5-train” filter work for Central Harlem buildings?

It narrows the search to buildings near the 5 train corridor so your commute is more predictable, then combines that with the renter-recommendation signal.

Does “recommended by renters” guarantee the building will fit my needs?

No. Renters may differ on priorities like noise, maintenance speed, building rules, or layout. Use the building page and tenant Q&A to verify what matters to you.

What should I confirm before applying or signing a lease?

Ask about the deposit and any broker/lease-related fees, utility responsibilities, move-in timing, building policies (packages, pets if applicable), and any recurring maintenance or service issues mentioned in Q&A.

Are there hidden costs beyond the advertised rent?

Yes. The monthly total can be higher once you include the full deposit/broker costs spread over time and ongoing utility/building fees. Confirm the full cost structure with the leasing office.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this 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.

How should I use ratings on the Central Harlem results page?

Use the 3.1/5 score as a quick comparison point, but weigh it alongside the tenant Q&A themes and any specific concerns you have—ratings don’t replace checking the current unit and building policies.

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Central Harlem

Central Harlem in Manhattan has a mix of residential buildings, and this Openigloo view includes 12+ renter-recommended buildings near the 5 train. For building quality signals, Central Harlem shows an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Central Harlem—12+ buildings that match this multi-filter pair on Openigloo. Use renter signals and building-level info to narrow your search faster. Openigloo brings review ratings, open-data signals, and tenant Q&A into one place so you can compare buildings, confirm policies, and ask the right questions before you commit.

Showing 1–12 of 12 buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Central Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

15 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

34 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

3 West 137 Street

3.1(6)

Central Harlem

3 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

4 East 132 Street

4.3(4)

Central Harlem

3 evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

63 East 130 Street

4.9(3)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

11 West 128 Street

3.3(3)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

21 West 131 Street

3.6(3)

Central Harlem

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

56 East 130 Street

Central Harlem

77 West 126 Street

Central Harlem

63 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

40 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

88 East 127 Street

4.7(3)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Central Harlem

Use the “5-train” filter to target a realistic commute, then rely on “recommended-by-renters” to see which buildings tenants say are worth considering.
Read the building-level details and renter Q&A for issues that won’t show up in ads (maintenance responsiveness, noise, package handling, common-area upkeep).
Confirm the full move-in cost: ask about security deposit, any broker fee, and utilities or building fees that affect your monthly total.
Check lease terms and renewal history in tenant discussions when available, since “recommended” can still mean different deal-breakers for different renters.
If you care about building conditions, compare multiple sources on the same building page (rating, Q&A themes, and which amenities/services are actually used by residents).

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Yorkville

106 buildings

East Village

74 buildings

Murray Hill

52 buildings

Turtle Bay

45 buildings

Lenox Hill

42 buildings

Financial District

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20 buildings

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19 buildings

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17 buildings

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15 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in Central Harlem

1,988 buildings

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1,541 buildings

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1,333 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Central Harlem

1,175 buildings

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639 buildings

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107 buildings

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