What does “most-responsive-owners” mean on Openigloo?

It’s an Openigloo filter based on tenant-reported responsiveness patterns tied to owner/management. Use it as a comparison signal, then still ask the building how they handle repairs, follow-ups, and turnarounds.

How does the “M15-SBS bus” filter work for this Kips Bay page?

It limits the results to buildings located near the M15-SBS bus route in Kips Bay so you can focus your tours on a specific transit corridor.

Are these buildings guaranteed to be responsive once I move in?

No. Responsiveness can vary by staff coverage, maintenance backlog, and the specific issue. Treat the filter and tenant feedback as a starting point, then confirm process details with the building.

What should I ask the building before signing a lease?

Ask how quickly they respond to maintenance requests, how they communicate status updates, what qualifies for urgent repairs, and what documentation is required for requests or noise/amenity concerns.

Does a high Openigloo rating mean there will be fewer problems in my unit?

Not necessarily. The filter highlights responsiveness signals across rated buildings; unit-by-unit conditions still vary. Use the building page to spot recurring themes and verify the specific unit during walkthrough.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this 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; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay in Manhattan has 3.7/5 average building rating across 138 rated buildings. This gives you a baseline for how rated buildings in the area perform on average. When you’re targeting owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus, use these neighborhood signals to compare how responsive buildings perform against the local average. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 40+ buildings in Kips Bay, Manhattan, filtered for owner responsiveness and located near the M15-SBS bus (M15-SBS bus + most-responsive-owners). Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using tenant feedback and building signals gathered in one place. You can compare owner/management responsiveness patterns across rated buildings, then confirm details directly with the building before you commit—especially around maintenance, communication timelines, and move-in logistics.

Showing 37–40 of 40 buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Kips Bay.

564 1 Avenue

4.2(3)

Kips Bay

1 eviction

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

362 3 Avenue

4.1(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

216 East 29 Street

4.4(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

232 East 26 Street

3.6(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Kips Bay

Filter focus: these buildings are selected for owner responsiveness, then narrowed to the area near the M15-SBS bus.
Check the “rated buildings” signals before touring, but verify response expectations in writing (how quickly they handle repairs and inquiries).
Use the building page to cross-check what matters for your move: availability, lease terms, and any recurring issues tenants reported.
Confirm practical transit fit during your search (walk time, sidewalk conditions, and how the route affects your schedule).
Don’t assume responsiveness means fewer costs; review the full move-in picture (application/deposit rules, and any fees listed by the building).

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

195 buildings

Yorkville

142 buildings

Lenox Hill

116 buildings

Lower East Side

92 buildings

East Harlem

29 buildings

Turtle Bay

28 buildings

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