What does “5-train + recommended by renters” mean on this East Village buildings page?

“5-train” narrows the building set to the East Village area near the 5 subway line. “Recommended by renters” uses renter feedback and ratings to highlight buildings that tenants have actively described.

How many buildings are included for this filter and neighborhood?

This page shows 74+ East Village buildings that match the 5-train proximity and renter recommendation criteria.

How should I use the renter recommendations when comparing buildings?

Use them as a shortlist, then verify details that matter to you: noise, building response time, maintenance, and any restrictions tied to your specific unit.

Are renter recommendations a guarantee about the exact unit I would rent?

No. Building policies and unit-level conditions can differ. Always confirm specifics with the building (or management) before you sign, including move-in timing and any fees.

What costs should I look at beyond the asking rent?

Confirm the full expected monthly and move-in cost: deposit requirements, any broker-related fees (if applicable), and recurring items like utilities or laundry access.

Does “near the 5 train” mean a fixed walking time?

It’s proximity-based rather than a guaranteed door-to-door time. Check the location on each building and compare it to your typical walking route and arrival/departure times.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in East Village

The East Village in Manhattan is where renters often trade off location, building age, and day-to-day livability. This page focuses on buildings in the neighborhood that match the 5-train filter and are recommended by renters. For East Village, rated buildings average 3.4/5 (across 466 rated buildings) (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 74+ East Village buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train. This page filters buildings by location and combines community signals from renter feedback, so you can focus on what others have actually reported. On Openigloo, you can read renter-written notes, check building-level details, and compare options before you schedule viewings. We also surface open-data signals and let you confirm specifics with the building, since policies and costs can vary by unit and lease term.

Showing 73–74 of 74 buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in East Village.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

207 East 5 Street

3.6(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

210 East 10 Street

East Village

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in East Village

Start with the Openigloo renter recommendations, then cross-check distance to the 5 train for your commute pattern.
Confirm what’s included in the rent (utilities, laundry, storage) and review any move-in requirements listed for the building or unit.
Verify lease terms before applying, especially if the unit may have rent regulation or renewal constraints.
Check pet rules, if applicable: fees, any weight/breed or count limits, and required documentation are often building-specific.
Use the “with available apartments” status on each building to avoid wasting time on options that may be fully leased right now.

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Lenox Hill

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Gramercy Park

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in East Village

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in East Village

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Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in East Village

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Buildings highly rated for trash management near the 5 train in East Village

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Buildings without bedbugs in East Village

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Buildings with low litigation rates in East Village

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Buildings with low eviction rates in East Village

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Buildings without rodents in East Village

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Buildings with low open violation rates in East Village

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Buildings with low rent increases in East Village

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