Buildings with low open violation rates near the M5 bus in Chelsea

It’s a filter based on NYC open records indicating a lower rate of open violations for these buildings. Even with that filter, you should still ask the building about current conditions and any recent repairs.

It may lag real-world conditions. The underlying signals come from NYC open records, which can be updated on a different schedule than what you’ll see during your walkthrough.

Treat it as a corridor-level shortcut. Cross-check the exact address-to-stop walk, nearby transfer options, and your typical travel time during the hours you’ll use most.

Ask about the status of any outstanding issues, recent inspection or remediation work, and timelines. Also confirm building policies that affect your move-in experience (entry processes, package handling, and maintenance request routines).

No. Low open-violation rates reduce risk relative to other buildings in the dataset, but they do not guarantee there are no issues at the unit level or that problems won’t arise after you move in.

The page combines the filter scope with building-level rating context and renter perspectives. Use those signals to prioritize your shortlist, then verify open questions with the building directly.

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