What does “best-cleanliness” mean on this page?

It’s a cleanliness-focused filter using Openigloo’s tenant feedback and building-level signals. Different tenants may notice different issues, so review the specific comments behind the rating.

How does the Z-train part of the filter work?

It narrows buildings to the East Village area that are close to the Z train corridor. Use it to match commute needs, then confirm the exact walking route and timing.

Are the 63+ buildings currently available with apartments for rent?

The 63+ count reflects eligible buildings for this scope and filter set. Availability can change by building, so open a building page to see the current apartments for rent.

How should I use cleanliness ratings when deciding between buildings?

Look for consistent details across multiple tenants (shared areas, trash handling, pests, and maintenance response). If you see a concern, ask the building directly how it’s handled.

What should I confirm before signing a lease for a building on this list?

Ask about move-in cleaning standards, any pest-prevention or remediation process, and how maintenance requests are handled. Also confirm any building rules that impact hygiene in common areas.

Do cleanliness and location filters guarantee a specific unit condition?

No. Building-level signals reflect patterns, but individual units can differ. Always inspect the unit (or review recent condition notes) and confirm remediation if anything is off.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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 highly rated for cleanliness near the Z train in East Village

The East Village is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where many renters prioritize day-to-day building condition and commute practicality. This page focuses on buildings that match the cleanliness signal and are near the Z train. East Village rated buildings average 3.4/5 (across 466 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page highlights buildings in the East Village that are highly rated for cleanliness and located near the Z train. You’re looking at 63+ eligible buildings based on Openigloo’s cleanliness and location signals. Openigloo brings together tenant feedback and building-level data so you can compare options faster. Use the cleanliness rating filter, then open each building’s details to review the underlying notes and ask targeted questions before you sign a lease.

Showing 55–63 of 63 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the Z train in East Village.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

118 East 4 Street

East Village

287 East 4 Street

4.2(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

126 East 4 Street

East Village

55 2 Avenue

3.7(3)

East Village

No evictions

30 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

46 East 1 Street

3.4(4)

East Village

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

326 East 4 Street

3.1(3)

East Village

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

252 East 2 Street

4.6(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

87 East 4 Street

3.8(3)

East Village

No evictions

14 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

20 Loisaida Avenue

3.8(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for cleanliness near the Z train in East Village

Start with the cleanliness rating: focus on what tenants mention (maintenance, shared spaces, pests, trash-handling) and look for repeat themes.
Use the Z-train proximity to narrow commute options, but verify the exact walking time during your usual hours.
Confirm lease basics in writing (lease start date, renewal terms, and whether the unit’s cleanliness concerns are addressed during move-in).
Check building policies that can affect day-to-day cleanliness (trash room access hours, package delivery rules, and any cleaning/turnover standards).
Compare the FULL monthly cost beyond rent, including any broker fees, deposits, and expected utilities, before you commit.

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Financial District

31 buildings

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18 buildings

Fulton/Seaport

15 buildings

Little Italy

11 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in East Village

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1,441 buildings

Buildings without rodents in East Village

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