What does “low open violation rates” mean on Openigloo?

It’s based on NYC open records for open violations. This helps you screen for fewer current issues, but it does not replace a direct question to the building.

Does “near the M train” guarantee anything about noise or commute quality?

No. It’s a location filter for transit proximity. Soundproofing, street level, and building layout still vary, so ask about noise and nighttime conditions during your tour.

How should I use the tenant Q&A and ratings for low-violation buildings?

Use them to understand day-to-day outcomes: what maintenance looks like in practice, whether tenants reported recurring problems, and how management responds. Open violations are one signal; lived experience is another.

Is the open-violations data always fully up to date?

It can lag real-world conditions because it relies on public records. If you tour right after the snapshot date, ask whether anything changed since the latest reporting.

What documents or lease terms should I check before applying?

Confirm the lease start/end dates, move-in costs (security deposit and any other required fees), and how service requests are handled. Also clarify any required disclosures or access rules (e.g., during renovations).

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this broader 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.

Does low open-violation filtering mean there will be no pests, rodents, or other issues?

Not necessarily. Even with low open violations, issues can still arise in a building. Use tenant Q&A, look for patterns, and ask the building directly about current prevention and response practices.

Buildings with low open violation rates near the M train in Chelsea

Chelsea in Manhattan is a major rental market where renters often balance daily logistics with building maintenance. This page narrows your search to buildings in Chelsea with fewer open violations and easy access to the M train. For Chelsea, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you compare buildings with low open violation rates near the M train in Chelsea. You’re looking at 280+ eligible buildings, filtered to surface properties with fewer ongoing open violations and connected transit access. Use Openigloo to narrow down the buildings you should actually tour: look at rated buildings, read what renters reported, and review open-data signals alongside building Q&A so you can ask sharper questions before signing.

Showing 271–280 of 280 buildings with low open violation rates near the M train in Chelsea.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

226 West 16 Street

3.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

144 West 17 Street

2.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

255 West 23 Street

4.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

329 West 14 Street

4.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

240 West 16 Street

Chelsea

339 West 24 Street

4.4(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction

4 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

206 9 Avenue

Chelsea

315 West 23 Street

3.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

256 West 15 Street

Chelsea

364 West 23 Street

2.7(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with low open violation rates near the M train in Chelsea

Confirm the exact address and the closest M train station on a map before you apply your commute preference.
If a building is flagged low-violation on open records, still ask the super/property manager about any new issues since the data snapshot.
Check how fees work beyond rent (security deposit, any move-in fees, and ongoing charges) before you commit.
Use the rated-building scores and tenant Q&A to spot recurring themes like maintenance speed, pests, or common-area conditions.
When you shortlist, request in writing how maintenance requests are logged and how fast the building responds. Track it during your tour.

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