What does “recommended by renters” mean on this Kips Bay buildings page?

It’s an Openigloo filter based on renter signals for buildings in Kips Bay, helping you focus on options tenants flagged through reviews and Q&A.

How many buildings match this filter right now in Kips Bay?

There are 94+ buildings in Kips Bay on this page based on the recommended-by-renters filter.

How should I use the renter feedback when comparing buildings?

Use it as a pre-screen: look for repeatable themes across multiple tenant accounts (management responsiveness, building operations, day-to-day issues), then confirm the current details with the landlord or super.

Is the rating a guarantee that a specific unit will be the same experience?

No. Ratings reflect the overall sentiment for rated buildings, but individual apartments can differ due to unit layout, exposure, and how issues show up inside your specific home.

What should I ask about fees and move-in conditions?

Even when a building is recommended, ask for the full list of costs and conditions tied to your lease, including deposits, move-in fees, and any other required charges.

Why do I still need to contact management after using Openigloo?

Renter feedback helps you shortlist, but buildings can change rules, staffing, and pricing. The most reliable next step is confirming the exact lease terms and operational details for the specific unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are showing up?

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 recommended by renters in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often compare building day-to-day factors before touring. On Openigloo, this page focuses on buildings in the area that are recommended by renters. For Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters in Kips Bay, Manhattan. This page covers 94+ eligible buildings so you can compare what current and past tenants flagged as worth your attention. Openigloo brings renter-first feedback into one place. Use tenant reviews, building-level signals, and Q&A to narrow options before you tour, then verify details with the building or management team.

Showing 91–94 of 94 buildings recommended by renters in Kips Bay.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

97 Lexington Ave

3.6(3)

Kips Bay

1 eviction

No 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 choosing a building recommended by renters in Kips Bay

Start with the highest-fit buildings: look for consistent themes in renter feedback, not just one-off comments.
Check the basics before you sign: lease start date, renewal terms, fees for move-in/out, and any restrictions your unit may have.
Confirm current availability and exact rent details—“recommended” is about experience and fit, not a guarantee of pricing.
If a building shows common complaints in Q&A (noise, package handling, responsiveness), ask for specifics in writing before committing.
Use Openigloo to pre-screen, then ask the building for the latest rules on amenities, utilities, and any waivers or exemptions.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

238 buildings

Yorkville

149 buildings

Upper West Side

145 buildings

Lenox Hill

136 buildings

All Upper West Side

115 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

108 buildings

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72 buildings

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65 buildings

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62 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in Kips Bay

443 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Kips Bay

429 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Kips Bay

385 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Kips Bay

381 buildings

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204 buildings

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124 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Kips Bay

101 buildings

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79 buildings

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65 buildings

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65 buildings

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64 buildings

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63 buildings

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Brooklyn

988 buildings

Queens

197 buildings

Bronx

39 buildings

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