What does “best-cleanliness” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a cleanliness-focused filter based on how rated buildings perform in tenant-reported cleanliness signals. Use it as a starting point, then read the specific notes tied to each building.

How does the “j-train” filter work for Manhattan buildings?

It restricts the building set to those located near the J train within Manhattan. Distances can differ by block, so confirm your walking route and closest station before applying.

Do cleanliness ratings reflect every unit equally?

Not necessarily. Common areas and day-to-day operations can affect multiple units, but unit-level condition can vary. Treat cleanliness as a building-level indicator and still confirm for the specific apartment.

What should I ask during a viewing to validate cleanliness concerns?

Ask about recent pest-prevention actions, how trash/recycling is managed, who cleans common areas and how often, and how maintenance requests tied to cleanliness are tracked and resolved.

Can open-data or review signals lag real-world conditions?

Yes. Cleanliness can change with staffing, building management, and procedures. Use Openigloo signals to shortlist, then verify current conditions directly with the super/management and during the walk-through.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Manhattan scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Are there any common lease-related cautions when choosing a cleaner-rated building?

Yes—confirm move-in requirements and fees, ensure you understand your full monthly cost (including utilities if applicable), and ask how cleanliness expectations are enforced in writing (trash/recycling and common-area rules).

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the J train in Manhattan

This page covers 261+ Manhattan buildings highly rated for cleanliness that are near the J train. It combines two filters: “best-cleanliness” (cleanliness-focused ratings) and “j-train” (proximity to the J line). Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using resident feedback and open-data signals, so you can compare what matters before you tour. Use the cleanliness rating cues plus building details and tenant Q&A to ask the right questions, not just rely on photos or building marketing.

Showing 253–261 of 261 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the J train in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

252 East 2 Street

4.6(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

184 Norfolk Street

4.6(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

150 Nassau Street

4.6(3)

Fulton/Seaport

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

91 Attorney Street

4.0(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

200 Grand Street

2.9(3)

Little Italy

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

118 Ridge Street

Lower East Side

247 Mulberry Street

4.0(3)

Nolita

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

87 East 4 Street

3.8(3)

East Village

No evictions

14 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

20 Loisaida Avenue

3.8(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the J train in Manhattan

Check the cleanliness score and what tenants mention (e.g., common-area upkeep, trash handling, pest control conditions).
Verify the J-train commute for your preferred stop and times; “near” can vary by block and walking route.
Confirm what you’ll pay on move-in day (security deposit, any fees listed by the building, and the full monthly cost like utilities and broker terms).
Look for any building-specific cleanliness policies or reminders (trash/recycling rules, package-room procedures, cleaning schedules).
Before you sign, ask how cleanliness issues are handled when they come up and how quickly management responds.

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the J train in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

Lower East Side

91 buildings

East Village

63 buildings

Financial District

31 buildings

Nolita

18 buildings

Fulton/Seaport

15 buildings

Little Italy

11 buildings

More filters for buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the J train in Manhattan

Buildings with low open violation rates near the J train in Manhattan

957 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the J train in Manhattan

455 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the J train in Manhattan

442 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the J train in Manhattan

284 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the J train in Manhattan

280 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the J train in Manhattan

273 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the J train in Manhattan

259 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the J train in Manhattan

247 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the J train in Manhattan

241 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the J train in Manhattan

177 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the J train in Manhattan

163 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the J train in Manhattan

154 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

23,066 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Manhattan

19,650 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Manhattan

19,118 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Manhattan

9,644 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Manhattan

3,853 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the J train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

294 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the J train in Manhattan