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.

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140 West 17 Street

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

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

140 West 17 Street

393 8 Avenue

208 West 17 Street

110 West 17 Street

251 West 19 Street

104 8 Avenue

256 West 25 Street

235 West 18 Street

151 W 21 St

256 West 21 Street

353 West 14 Street

252 West 30 Street

331 West 16 Street

208 West 23 Street

200 West 26 Street

120 West 21 Street

163 W 17 St

236 West 16 Street

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