What does “low-historic-violations” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a screening filter based on NYC open-record violation signals. It’s meant to help you prioritize buildings with fewer historical issues, but it doesn’t confirm the building’s current condition.

How should I interpret “near the Q train” for Chelsea buildings?

Use it to find buildings aligned with your commute. Then, for each option, verify the exact walking distance and route time during your likely travel hours.

Do the violation signals reflect what’s happening right now?

Not necessarily. Public records can lag real-world conditions. Treat the filter as a starting point and still ask management/super specific questions about current maintenance and any ongoing complaints.

What should I ask before applying to a Chelsea building with low historic violations?

Ask about current maintenance backlogs, recent repairs, how inspections/requests are handled, and what to do if issues come up after move-in.

Are there lease or application details I should confirm even if the building scores well?

Yes. Confirm the lease term, move-in date flexibility, required fees/deposit terms, and any rules that affect daily living (entry procedures, laundry access, package handling, and similar policies).

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 many buildings match this filter in Chelsea near the Q train?

Openigloo shows 9+ eligible buildings on this page at the time of the snapshot.

Buildings with low historical violations near the Q train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters focus on commute access, including the Q train corridor. This page narrows buildings using an Openigloo filter for low-historic-violations. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan near the Q train, using a low-historic-violations filter. You’re starting with 9+ eligible buildings so you can compare options without guessing. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building pages, rated-building scores, and renter-driven context. You can also use the open-data violation signals plus tenant Q&A to ask better questions before you apply or sign a lease.

Showing 1–9 of 9 buildings with low historical violations near the Q train in Chelsea.

Top rated

Good cause

777 Avenue Of The Americas

4.5(28)

Chelsea

2 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

101 West 15 Street

Chelsea

100 West 26 Street

Chelsea

320 West 30 Street

3.6(9)

Chelsea

2 evictions

16 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

221 West 29 Street

4.3(6)

Chelsea

5 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

130 West 15 Street

4.4(6)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

139 West 28 Street

Chelsea

243 West 28 Street

4.6(2)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

315 7 Avenue

3.9(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with low historical violations near the Q train in Chelsea

Use the Q train filter as your commute baseline, then compare each building’s specific unit availability in Chelsea.
Low-historic-violations is a signal from NYC open records, not a guarantee of current conditions. Confirm with the super/management about any recent issues.
Before signing, ask about how maintenance requests are handled, typical response times, and whether any recent work orders are in progress.
Check total move-in costs (deposit, fees, and any required broker terms) since the monthly rent alone won’t tell you the full affordability picture.
If a building is pet-friendly or has restrictions, confirm the exact fee structure, limits, and any documentation requirements directly with the building.

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