What does “near-schools” mean on this Flatiron buildings page?

It’s a proximity filter within Flatiron that surfaces buildings near schools. Still, you should confirm the exact school you care about and test the walk route and timing for your days.

How many buildings near schools are in Flatiron right now?

Openigloo shows 170+ buildings on this page at the time of the latest snapshot (2026-07-07).

How does Openigloo help me compare buildings near schools?

You can use building ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data signals and tenant Q&A. That helps you shortlist, then you verify the details that matter for your lease.

Are school proximity and building ratings the same thing?

No. A building can be close to schools but still have different day-to-day tradeoffs (noise, building access, package logistics, or unit layout). Use ratings and then validate unit-level conditions with the listing and building.

What should I ask the building before applying to a place near schools?

Ask about access rules, package handling, any building restrictions during busy hours, and the specifics of the move-in process. Also confirm anything you saw in the listing (utilities, fees, and included services).

Should I budget beyond the asking rent for these buildings?

Yes. Even with a solid asking rent, the full monthly cost can change based on deposits, fees, and utilities. Check the listing’s cost breakdown before you commit.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Buildings near schools in Flatiron

Flatiron is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters focus on day-to-day convenience, including access to schools. On this Openigloo page, you can filter for buildings near schools and compare what’s currently available. For Flatiron specifically, buildings are rated 3.9/5 across 26 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings near schools in Flatiron, Manhattan, with 170+ buildings right now on Openigloo. Use it when you want to prioritize walkability to nearby schools while still comparing building-by-building details. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data signals and renter-focused Q&A. Review what you can confirm (like noise, commute timing, and move-in requirements) before you sign a lease, and use the listing details to estimate the full monthly cost—not just the asking rent.

Showing 1–18 of 170 buildings near schools in Flatiron.

1 Union Square South

4.5(1)

Flatiron

Buildings near schools in Flatiron

Buildings near schools in Flatiron

1 Union Square South

240 Park Avenue South

270 Park Avenue South

8 West 19 Street

182 5 Avenue

64 West 22 Street

38 East 21 Street

37 West 19 Street

9 East 17 Street

144 5 Avenue

20 East 17 Street

36 West 21 Street

48 West 17 Street

33 Union Square West

31 West 16 Street

138 5 Avenue

27 East 20 Street

34 East 20 Street

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