What does “best-cleanliness” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter that surfaces buildings that have strong cleanliness signals in Openigloo’s rated-building data. Still, cleanliness can vary by time and staff, so confirm how the building handles common areas day to day.

How does the “R train” part of the filter work here?

It narrows buildings to those mapped as being near the R train for convenience. Distances and routes can affect your actual commute, so check the exact path and timing from the building to your stops.

Are these buildings in Hell’s Kitchen only?

Yes. The scope of this page is the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in Manhattan, combined with the best-cleanliness and R train filters.

Does “best-cleanliness” guarantee there won’t be pests or maintenance issues?

No. The filter reflects past signals, not a guarantee. Use tenant Q&A and ask the building directly about pest control practices, recent remediation work, and how quickly issues are addressed.

What should I verify with the building before signing?

Ask about cleaning procedures for lobbies and trash rooms, maintenance response times, any ongoing construction or renovations that could affect common areas, and the current availability of shared amenities or rooms you’ll use.

How should I use tenant Q&A on this page?

Use it as a starting point: look for repeated themes (odor control, consistency of upkeep, responsiveness). Then follow up with specific questions to get current, building-level answers.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ 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 R train in Hell's Kitchen

Hell’s Kitchen is in Manhattan and this page is focused on buildings in that neighborhood that match cleanliness signals near the R train. The live dataset for this scope includes 58+ buildings. Across Hell’s Kitchen, rated buildings average 3.5/5, across 193 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you compare buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Hell's Kitchen. You’re looking at 58+ buildings filtered with best-cleanliness plus the R train proximity signal. Use Openigloo to narrow your search, then verify directly with each building. The site pulls together cleanliness ratings from rated buildings and open-data signals, and it’s built for renter questions with tenant Q&A so you can confirm what “clean” looks like in practice before you sign a lease.

Showing 55–58 of 58 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Hell's Kitchen.

Rent-stabilized

411 W 44 St

4.7(3)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

425 West 57 Street

Hell's Kitchen

351 West 54 Street

4.5(3)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

417 West 43 Street

Hell's Kitchen

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Hell's Kitchen

Start with the best-cleanliness filter, then confirm the basics in person: trash area upkeep, lobby/common-area condition, and whether housekeeping schedules are consistent.
Use the R train filter as a convenience proxy, but check the exact walking time and street crossing conditions for your likely commute hours.
Prioritize details in tenant Q&A (odor control, pest sightings, maintenance responsiveness) and ask follow-ups when responses are vague.
Before applying, request the most current building rules on access, package handling, and any cleaning-related policies for common spaces.
Compare move-in costs beyond rent (deposit, fees, and any one-time charges) and get them in writing with the lease terms.

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