What does “r-train + recommended-by-renters” mean on this page?

“R-train” narrows the scope to buildings near the R train in Hell’s Kitchen. “Recommended-by-renters” means the buildings are flagged based on renter activity and signals shown on Openigloo, so you’re starting from places other renters have engaged with.

How many buildings are included right now?

There are 76+ buildings in this filtered scope as of 2026-07-07.

Are these buildings actually available, or just generally popular?

Popularity doesn’t automatically mean availability. Check the building page for current apartment availability on Openigloo before you plan a viewing or submit an application.

How should I use renter recommendations without over-trusting them?

Use recommendations to shortlist, then validate the specifics that matter to you—lease terms, move-in requirements, and building rules—by asking the building directly and confirming details on the listing.

What should I verify about move-in costs before applying?

Don’t assume the asking rent is your full monthly cost. Confirm any broker fee, security deposit, required utility setup, and other building-specific move-in charges noted during the application process.

What if two buildings have similar ratings—how do I choose?

Compare the kinds of issues renters raise in Q&A (for example, maintenance speed, noise patterns, or logistics like packages), then match them to your priorities for work commute, sleep quality, and daily routines.

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; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Hell's Kitchen

Hell’s Kitchen is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters prioritize quick access to major subway lines, including the R train. This page narrows to buildings that are near the R train and have renter recommendation signals on Openigloo. For Hell’s Kitchen, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 193 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page highlights buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Hell's Kitchen. You’ll see 76+ eligible buildings filtered by the R train area and renter recommendations, so you can start with places people actually lived with or researched through Openigloo. Openigloo helps you compare faster using ratings from rated buildings plus building pages that compile open-data signals, photos, and what renters mention in Q&A. Use the filters to narrow, then verify the details that affect move-in cost and day-to-day life before you apply or sign.

Showing 73–76 of 76 buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Hell's Kitchen.

Rent-stabilized

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

858 10 Avenue

Hell's Kitchen

417 West 43 Street

Hell's Kitchen

829 9 Avenue

3.8(3)

Hell's Kitchen

1 eviction

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near the R train in Hell's Kitchen

Confirm the exact R train access by checking the building’s nearest stops and walking time in the listing details.
Look for what renters emphasize in the building Q&A (noise, maintenance responsiveness, package handling) and treat it as context, not a guarantee.
Before signing, verify the FULL move-in cost beyond rent (security deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any move-in/utility requirements noted for the building).
If you’re using this page to decide quickly, cross-check apartment availability directly on Openigloo so you don’t rely on outdated interest-only info.
When comparing similar buildings, use the rating from rated buildings as a starting point, then review the specific concerns renters mention.

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