What does the “low-rent-increases” filter mean here?

It’s a regulatory filter designed to surface buildings where rent increases are expected to be limited compared with typical market patterns. Still, the exact amount depends on your unit and lease/renewal details, so confirm the specifics with the building.

What does “near the R train” include on Openigloo?

It focuses your search on buildings in the Kips Bay area with R-train access. Because distance can vary, verify the commute for your intended station and time of day before applying.

Are these buildings rent-regulated the same way for every unit?

Not necessarily. Even when a building matches a low-rent-increase signal, individual units can differ based on their rent history and lease status. Ask the building for your unit’s renewal/increase expectations.

What should I check before signing a lease in these buildings?

Ask for the renewal terms in writing (or in an email summary), the move-in schedule, and what’s included in the rent. Also confirm deposits, any fees, and whether utilities are billed separately.

How does Openigloo help me evaluate building-level reliability?

You can use renter Q&A and building information to spot patterns in responsiveness and clarity. Reviews and notes can help you narrow down, but you should still verify lease terms directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance commute convenience with day-to-day building details when choosing between buildings. This page targets buildings in Kips Bay that match low-rent-increase signals and are tied to R-train access. In Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Kips Bay, Manhattan. Use the filters together to narrow to 64+ eligible buildings matching the rent-increase criteria and the R-train location/commute area. On Openigloo, you can compare live building pages, see what rated buildings report, and use building notes + renter Q&A to sanity-check what matters to your move—like how rules are handled day to day.

Showing 55–64 of 64 buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Kips Bay.

Good cause

421 3 Avenue

3.8(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

384 3 Avenue

4.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

151 East 30 Street

4.8(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

153 East 33 Street

4.4(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

149 East 33 Street

Kips Bay

400 3 Avenue

Kips Bay

231 East 24 Street

Kips Bay

240 East 24 Street

Kips Bay

136 East 31 Street

4.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

235A Lexington Avenue

Kips Bay

What to check before choosing a building with low rent increases near the R train in Kips Bay

Confirm the building’s exact R-train access and walking time for your preferred stop, since “near” can vary block to block.
Inquire about what “low rent increases” means for your unit situation (rent history, renewal terms, and how increases are applied).
Check practical costs beyond the rent: deposits, any broker-related fees, and what utilities are included or billed separately.
Review what’s actually available now by using the current building pages and asking for the unit’s specific lease term and move-in requirements.
If you’re comparing multiple buildings, prioritize the combination of regulatory signal + in-building communication quality (questions answered, timelines, and clarity).

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