What does the “low-rent-increases” filter mean on Openigloo?

It groups buildings where the available signals indicate lower rent-increase behavior compared with other options in the same general market. You should still read the specific renewal/addendum terms for the exact apartment you’re considering.

How does the R train filter work for Flatiron buildings?

The filter is location-based, meant to surface buildings that are near the R train so you can reduce commute friction. Double-check the closest station entrance and your walking time from the building’s address.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have low rent increases for every unit and every lease?

No. The filter reflects building-level patterns from available signals. Unit condition, lease timing, and individual agreements can change outcomes, so confirm directly with the landlord or managing agent.

What should I ask the super or management during a viewing?

Ask how renewals are handled, what documents or history they can share, and whether there are recent improvements that affect day-to-day livability (repairs, building systems, pests, common areas). Bring up any concerns you saw in tenant Q&A.

What does the Flatiron rating tell me?

Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 26 rated buildings for Flatiron in this scope. Use it as a starting point, then read the underlying notes and Q&A for your building and unit type.

Is there anything about the R train area that affects apartment choice?

Transit proximity can mean more street noise and more variable foot traffic. If noise matters, ask about window type, insulation, and the unit’s orientation (front vs. back) before deciding.

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.

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Flatiron

Flatiron is a Manhattan neighborhood with 19+ matching buildings on this page when you pair low-rent-increase signals with R train proximity. For neighborhood context on Openigloo, Flatiron currently has an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 26 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page highlights 19+ buildings in Flatiron with low rent increases and near the R train (R train filter paired with the low-rent-increases filter). It’s a building-focused search, so you can compare house rules, maintenance patterns, and lease terms before touring. Openigloo helps you shortlist by showing what rated buildings say in practice, plus open-data signals and tenant Q&A. Use it to confirm how the building handles renewals, what increases look like in similar leases, and whether anything in the fine print could affect your monthly budget.

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Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Flatiron

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Flatiron

56 West 23 Street

30 West 18 Street

77 West 15 Street

35W West 21 Street

55 West 14 Street

12 East 22 Street

5 East 22 Street

254 Park Avenue South

31 Union Square West

77 5 Avenue

31 West 17 Street

11 West 17 Street

172 5 Avenue

31 East 21 Street

16 West 19 Street

927 Broadway

30 East 22 Street

598 Avenue Of The Americas

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