What does “near the L train” mean on this page?

It’s the L-train-focused commute filter applied to buildings in Manhattan. The page is meant to surface buildings that fit an L-line commute pattern, but you should still confirm the exact walk to your preferred station entrance.

How does “recommended by renters” work?

Renters’ recommendations are used as a ranking/signal to help surface buildings that people have found useful during past searches and interactions. Treat it as a starting point, not a guarantee for your specific apartment or unit.

Are these buildings only in one neighborhood of Manhattan?

No. The scope is the full Manhattan borough. Results can include multiple neighborhoods along the L line and within walking distance of L stations.

What should I verify before signing a lease?

Confirm unit-level details that can vary by apartment: exact subway walk distance, noise exposure, utilities and heating responsibility, move-in fees, and any building policies noted in tenant Q&A.

Does renter recommendation mean the building is always a good fit for my household?

Not necessarily. Recommendations reflect shared experiences, but building policies and apartment conditions can differ by unit and lease term. Use reviews and Q&A to identify your priorities, then ask the building directly.

Where can I find the building details behind the recommendations?

On the Openigloo building pages, you can review summaries drawn from renter activity and available building information, then cross-check items that matter to your move-in timeline.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now on Openigloo in this 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 recommended by renters near the L train in Manhattan

This page aggregates Manhattan buildings recommended by renters that are near the L train—443+ buildings right now. Use it to narrow your search by commute area signals from renters, then compare building-level details. Openigloo helps you filter faster with renter recommendations plus review and building data you can verify on-screen. You can also scan open-data signals and tenant Q&A topics that show up during real searches, so you know what questions to ask before you sign a lease.

Showing 433–443 of 443 buildings recommended by renters near the L train in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

307 East 22 Street

Gramercy Park

8 St Marks Place

3.3(3)

East Village

No evictions

12 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

186 2 Avenue

3.3(3)

East Village

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

308 East 6 Street

3.3(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Good cause

237 East 10 Street

East Village

207 East 5 Street

3.6(3)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

210 West 19 Street

4.5(4)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

151 Avenue A

East Village

87 East 4 Street

3.8(3)

East Village

No evictions

14 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

158 E 7 St

East Village

210 East 10 Street

East Village

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near the L train in Manhattan

Start with the L-train area, then confirm the walking time from the specific subway entrance you’ll use most often.
Read the renter recommendations alongside the building’s practical details (amenities, doorman status, laundry, package handling, and maintenance notes).
Check lease terms and move-in requirements directly with the building or managing agent, including renewal expectations and any documented policies.
If you’re apartment-hunting with a deadline, short-list buildings that currently show available apartments on Openigloo and compare total move-in costs (deposit, fees, and utilities).
Use the tenant Q&A and review highlights to decide what to verify in person (noise, pest prevention, responsiveness, and common-area condition).

Buildings recommended by renters near the L train in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

East Village

191 buildings

West Village

60 buildings

Gramercy Park

48 buildings

Chelsea

46 buildings

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

33 buildings

Greenwich Village

29 buildings

Flatiron

16 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the L train in Manhattan

Buildings with low open violation rates near the L train in Manhattan

1,457 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the L train in Manhattan

737 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in Manhattan

695 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the L train in Manhattan

413 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the L train in Manhattan

402 buildings

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

390 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the L train in Manhattan

382 buildings

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

380 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the L train in Manhattan

379 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the L train in Manhattan

258 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the L train in Manhattan

225 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the L train in Manhattan

223 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 recommended by renters near the L train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

267 buildings

Queens

18 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the L train in Manhattan