What does “most-responsive-owners” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal based on how renters report the owner’s or management’s responsiveness over time. Use it to narrow down, then read the latest comments to understand what “responsive” looks like for your situation.

How does the “BX13 bus” part of this page work?

The page focuses on buildings located near the BX13 bus route in Central Harlem. Because blocks differ, confirm the commute route and walking time to the specific stop you plan to use.

Is the owner-responsiveness score the same as a maintenance guarantee?

No. Responsiveness is a signal about communication and follow-through, but it does not guarantee that any specific repair will be completed within a set timeline. Ask the building how they handle your likely issues.

What should I ask before signing if I’m choosing a more responsive building?

Ask about repair response expectations, pest-handling procedures, and how maintenance requests are submitted (portal, email, phone). Also ask how often inspections happen and what documentation is needed to schedule service.

Why might two buildings both show good owner responsiveness but feel different to live in?

Responses depend on staffing, unit-specific circumstances, and the nature of the request. Look for recent examples that match what you’re planning to request, and not only older reports.

Do these filters account for all building policies (pets, parking, utilities)?

Not automatically. Filter signals focus on responsiveness and the BX13-area scope; building policies vary. Confirm pet rules, parking options, and how utilities or billing are handled before you commit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 highly rated for owner responsiveness near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters commonly balance transit access with day-to-day building operations. This page focuses on buildings near the BX13 bus that also rank highly for owner responsiveness, so you can spend less time guessing about follow-through. In Central Harlem, rated buildings average 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem, with 14+ eligible buildings right now. The two filters apply together: location along the BX13 route plus the “most responsive owners” signal from Openigloo data. On Openigloo, you can sort through building records and read what renters report about follow-through, communication, and maintenance pace. Where available, we pair those renter perspectives with open-data signals and building Q&A so you can ask better questions before you sign a lease.

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem

100 West 139 Street

30 West 141 Street

2600 7 Avenue

34 West 139 Street

152 West 140 Street

148 West 142 Street

28 Macombs Place

48 West 138 Street

277 West 150 Street

2500 7 Avenue

242 Bradhurst Avenue

125 West 138 Street

137 West 145 Street

63 West 137 Street

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