What does “near-transit” mean on this Hamilton Heights page?

It’s a proximity-based filter. Buildings included are flagged as being near transit, but you should still confirm walk time and the route you’d actually use for your daily commute.

What does “recommended-by-renters” reflect?

It’s based on renter input captured on Openigloo (recommendations and building-level feedback). Use it as a shortlist signal, then validate details like policies, fees, and unit condition in your tour.

How should I use this page to compare buildings faster?

Start with the building list, open the building pages for your top matches, and read the renter-driven context. Then compare the fundamentals you can’t infer from filters: current availability, lease terms, and any move-in costs.

Are these recommendations a guarantee that a unit will suit my needs?

No. Renter recommendations reflect others’ experiences, but individual units and circumstances can differ. Confirm what you care about most (noise, layout, utilities, and building rules) with the landlord or super.

What fees should I confirm before signing if a building is near transit?

Besides rent, ask for the complete move-in and monthly cost picture (application or admin fees, deposits, and any recurring charges). Proximity to transit can correlate with certain building policies or amenities, so request the full breakdown.

Can I rely on “near-transit” for noise or convenience?

Proximity alone doesn’t guarantee the experience. Even nearby buildings can differ by street, frontage, and unit placement, so ask about noise and verify by visiting at a time similar to when you’d be home.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 recommended by renters near transit in Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for practical access to the rest of the city while keeping an eye on day-to-day building policies. This page focuses on buildings in Hamilton Heights that are near transit and recommended by renters. On Openigloo, Hamilton Heights has rated buildings averaging 3.1/5 across 137 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters in Hamilton Heights, with 46+ options near transit. This page pairs two signals—proximity convenience and renter feedback—so you can narrow your search before you schedule tours. Openigloo helps you vet buildings using renter-supplied recommendations, building pages, and open-data signals that explain what to check in person. Use the filters to focus your shortlist, then confirm commute time, building policies, and any current availability details directly with management.

Showing 37–46 of 46 buildings recommended by renters near transit in Hamilton Heights.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

500 W 140 St

Hamilton Heights

295 Convent Avenue

Hamilton Heights

606 West 148 Street

4.0(3)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

503 West 148 Street

Hamilton Heights

531 West 151 Street

Hamilton Heights

629 West 135 Street

Hamilton Heights

612 West 137 Street

Hamilton Heights

512 West 136 Street

Hamilton Heights

620 West 143 Street

Hamilton Heights

621 West 144 Street

Hamilton Heights

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near transit in Hamilton Heights

Focus your tours on buildings marked recommended-by-renters and then verify the actual walk time to the nearest station during your typical commute hours.
Confirm lease basics early: renewal terms, start dates, and any move-in conditions or documentation requirements for your unit.
Ask management what “near transit” means in practice for your exact block—noise, vibration, and access can vary street to street.
If the building has any move-in fees (application, move-in, amenity or parking), request the full cost breakdown before signing.
Check building rules on pets, package deliveries, and visitor access if these matter for your household, even when a building is renter-recommended.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

238 buildings

Yorkville

149 buildings

Upper West Side

145 buildings

Lenox Hill

136 buildings

All Upper West Side

115 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

108 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near transit in Hamilton Heights

Buildings with low open violation rates near transit in Hamilton Heights

381 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near transit in Hamilton Heights

117 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Hamilton Heights

108 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near transit in Hamilton Heights

75 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Hamilton Heights

74 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Hamilton Heights

69 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near transit in Hamilton Heights

68 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near transit in Hamilton Heights

65 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Hamilton Heights

53 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Hamilton Heights

34 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near transit in Hamilton Heights

28 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Hamilton Heights

15 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Hamilton Heights

1,140 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Hamilton Heights

932 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Hamilton Heights

802 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Hamilton Heights

609 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Hamilton Heights

381 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Hamilton Heights

117 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

988 buildings

Queens

197 buildings

Bronx

39 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Hamilton Heights