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

It’s an owner-responsiveness filter based on Openigloo’s building-level signals tied to how requests and questions were handled. Treat it as a communication-quality indicator, not a guarantee for every situation.

How should I use the “near-transit” filter in Kips Bay?

Use it to focus your search on buildings in transit-convenient areas. Still confirm the exact route times for your routine (especially during rush hours) and ask whether noise, access, or entrance logistics affect day-to-day comfort.

Do these filters change lease terms, fees, or eligibility requirements?

No. The filters only help you narrow which buildings to consider. Lease terms, deposits, move-in fees, and any application requirements are specific to each building and should be confirmed with management.

Does higher owner responsiveness guarantee faster repairs or fewer issues?

It can reduce the odds of long, unclear back-and-forth, but maintenance outcomes depend on the issue, parts availability, and contractor scheduling. Use responsiveness history as a starting point, then ask how repairs are routed and tracked.

How many buildings match this page’s filters in Kips Bay?

Openigloo currently shows 63+ eligible buildings for this specific Kips Bay scope with these combined filters.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

What should I ask management before committing to a tour or application?

Ask about the current process for maintenance requests and status updates, how quickly they typically respond during weekends/holidays, what fees and deposits apply, and whether there are any access or noise-related considerations for the specific unit you’re considering.

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is in Manhattan and this Openigloo scope is focused on buildings that meet owner-responsiveness and transit-convenience filters. The dataset for this neighborhood includes Kips Bay building pages rated by tenants. For Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Kips Bay, Manhattan that match two filters: most-responsive-owners and near-transit. You’re looking at 63+ eligible buildings right now, using Openigloo signals that focus on how quickly and clearly building owners respond. Openigloo helps you compare before you tour. Use building pages to review owner-responsiveness history, see what residents reported, and check any posted notes or Q&A themes. For this “near transit” pairing, you can also narrow to buildings in the areas that tend to reduce commute friction—then verify details directly with the building before signing.

Showing 1–18 of 63 buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Kips Bay.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

240 East 27 Street

3.9(57)

Kips Bay

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Kips Bay

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Kips Bay

240 East 27 Street

155 East 31 Street

230 East 30 Street

300 East 34 Street

155 East 29 Street

306 3 Avenue

480 2 Avenue

247 East 28 Street

150 East 34 Street

340 East 34 Street

200 E 33 St

222 East 34 Street

340 East 29 Street

220 East 24 Street

520 2 Avenue

470 2 Avenue

166 East 34 Street

334 East 26 Street

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