What does “owner responsiveness” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal based on how quickly and clearly owners or management respond through Openigloo activity and related interactions. It helps you compare buildings, but it is not a guarantee of every response in every situation.

How does the “near the J train” filter work in Manhattan?

The page filters buildings within the Manhattan scope that are mapped to the J train area, so your commute-focused search stays consistent while you review building details and ratings.

Is this page showing apartments for rent in buildings near the J train?

Yes. The page is about buildings in Manhattan that meet the two filters. From each building page, you can evaluate the available units and questions that matter for your lease decision.

Can owner responsiveness affect maintenance or service requests after move-in?

It can. A responsive owner/management is often a practical indicator for how requests get handled, but you should still ask the building directly about maintenance turnaround times and the exact process for submitting requests.

What should I confirm before signing a lease, even if the owner is rated responsive?

Confirm the lease start date options, renewal terms, fees and deposits, and the building’s rules for maintenance requests and communications. Also verify utilities responsibility and any building-specific procedures for move-in.

How up-to-date are the responsiveness signals?

They reflect the latest available building signals in Openigloo, which can lag real-world changes. If a building is newly managed or has had recent staffing changes, ask during your inquiry.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Manhattan scope?

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 highly rated for owner responsiveness near the J train in Manhattan

Find buildings in Manhattan that fit two filters: near the J train and highly rated for owner responsiveness. This scope currently includes 247+ eligible buildings. Openigloo brings those signals together so you can compare buildings faster using ratings, owner-response indicators from listings, and renter-first context from community Q&A. Use it to narrow down your shortlist before you reach out for a viewing or confirm lease terms directly with the building’s management.

Showing 235–247 of 247 buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the J train in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

55 Clinton Street

Lower East Side

172 Delancey Street

Lower East Side

25 Clinton Street

3.7(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

52 Ludlow Street

4.8(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

188 Norfolk Street

Lower East Side

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

Good cause

83 Allen Street

3.1(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

1 open violation

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

247 Mulberry Street

4.0(3)

Nolita

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

21 Essex Street

2.9(3)

Chinatown

No evictions

5 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 owner responsiveness near the J train in Manhattan

Use the J-train filter to focus your commute, then check the owner-responsiveness score and recent updates to see if responsiveness is consistent.
Before applying, confirm move-in timing, required documents, and who handles maintenance requests and repair tickets for your unit.
Compare lease basics across your shortlist: renewal terms, rent-change language, and what happens if you need an early move-out.
If you’re seeing delays in communication, verify the building’s process for service requests (online portal vs. email/phone) during your inquiry.
Don’t assume responsiveness means flexibility on availability; ask about current unit inventory and turnaround time for showings.

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

Lower East Side

92 buildings

East Village

53 buildings

Financial District

29 buildings

Nolita

21 buildings

Fulton/Seaport

11 buildings

Little Italy

10 buildings

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

261 buildings

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

259 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 owner responsiveness near the J train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

246 buildings

Queens

9 buildings

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