What does “5-train” mean on this page?

It’s the commuting filter. The building is grouped here because it’s near the 5 train corridor, so you can focus on options that match your transit plan.

What does “recommended by renters” mean on Openigloo?

It means renters flagged the building as a good match based on their experience. Use it as a starting signal, then still verify details directly with the building.

Are the renter recommendations the same as review scores?

They’re related but not identical. Recommendations reflect tenant experience patterns, while any rating or scoring can use a specific sample. Read the underlying context, not just the summary.

How should I use this page before applying or touring?

Shortlist a few buildings, compare the notes tenant-to-tenant, then confirm the practical items that matter to you: building access, responsiveness, and the full move-in cost and lease terms.

Does being near the 5 train guarantee easy commutes every day?

No. Walk times and routes can vary by time of day and by which entrance you use. Ask about any building access issues (stairs, elevators) if that affects your route.

What should I ask the super or leasing office that renters commonly note?

Ask about current conditions and processes: maintenance response times, any recent building updates, noise patterns, package/mail handling, and the exact deposit/fee structure for your unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 recommended by renters near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

Gramercy Park is a Manhattan neighborhood page focused on buildings that match your filters for the 5 train and renter recommendations. Use Openigloo to compare eligible buildings side by side before tours. For Gramercy Park, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 86 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Gramercy Park. This page covers 41+ eligible buildings that match both filters: the 5 train route and renter recommendations. Openigloo brings renter-first signals into one place: building recommendations based on tenant experience, plus review context and open-data indicators that help you narrow your options before tours. Use the details to compare buildings more consistently and ask the right questions.

Showing 37–41 of 41 buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Gramercy Park.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

222 East 21 Street

4.3(3)

Gramercy Park

2 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

105 East 15 Street

4.3(3)

Gramercy Park

1 eviction

8 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

222 East 18 Street

Gramercy Park

135 East 17 Street

3.3(3)

Gramercy Park

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

311 East 14 Street

4.0(3)

Gramercy Park

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

Use the filters together: confirm each building’s practical walk-time to the 5 train entrance you’d use most often.
Read renter recommendations alongside building-level notes (noise, building upkeep, responsiveness) and check what tenants say about day-to-day living.
Verify the lease terms and move-in costs directly with the building management (rent, deposit, and any required fees) before signing.
If you rely on commuter convenience, confirm transit access for your schedule; elevator or entrance access can affect the real route.
Cross-check apartment availability and photos for current condition, since recommended buildings can still have different unit finishes.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

Yorkville

106 buildings

East Village

74 buildings

Murray Hill

52 buildings

Turtle Bay

45 buildings

Lenox Hill

42 buildings

Financial District

42 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

129 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

70 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

59 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

38 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

38 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

35 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

34 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

33 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

33 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

30 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

28 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the 5 train in Gramercy Park

28 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Gramercy Park

372 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Gramercy Park

349 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Gramercy Park

317 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Gramercy Park

306 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Gramercy Park

152 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Gramercy Park

86 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in other NYC boroughs

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239 buildings

Bronx

10 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Gramercy Park