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

It’s a filter based on owner responsiveness signals drawn from renter-reported interactions shown on Openigloo building pages. Still, conditions vary by issue type, urgency, and time period, so read the latest Q&As for specifics.

How does the “J train” part of this page work?

This scope is restricted to the Lower East Side, and the building set is further limited to buildings near the J train corridor. Before committing, check the exact stop you’ll use and walking route from your prospective unit.

Does a high responsiveness score guarantee faster maintenance every time?

No. It’s a helpful screening signal, not a contract. You should confirm turnaround times for your likely requests (repairs, access, visitor issues) with the building directly.

What should I ask before signing a lease after using this filter?

Ask about responsiveness for maintenance and approvals, move-in document requirements, expected timelines, and any fees tied to deposits, utilities, or building services.

How many Lower East Side buildings are rated for this area on Openigloo?

On Openigloo, there are 179 rated buildings in the Lower East Side with an average building rating of 3.4/5 (across rated buildings). Your match set is limited to the additional filters on this page.

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; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Is this page about income-restricted or subsidized housing?

No. This page is about building signals (responsiveness and location near the J train). It does not indicate income-restricted housing, subsidized housing, NYCHA, HPD programs, Section 8, or a housing-lottery/affordable-housing program.

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the J train in Lower East Side

In Lower East Side, Manhattan, this Openigloo scope highlights buildings in the neighborhood with a 3.4/5 average building rating across 179 rated buildings. Filter matches here help you focus on building-level responsiveness signals while you narrow by transit proximity and what renters report in tenant Q&A (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 92+ buildings in the Lower East Side of Manhattan that match a two-part filter: near the J train and flagged as having the most responsive owners on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings using owner-responsiveness signals, plus what renters say in building pages. You can review response patterns in recent conversations and compare multiple buildings side-by-side before you request a tour or put in an application.

Showing 19–36 of 92 buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the J train in Lower East Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

163 Stanton Street

3.8(8)

Lower East Side

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the J train in Lower East Side

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the J train in Lower East Side

163 Stanton Street

19 Clinton Street

35 Essex Street

40 Clinton Street

190 Orchard Street

106 Norfolk Street

150 Orchard Street

150 Ludlow Street

281 Grand Street

179 Orchard St

47 Delancey Street

161 Attorney Street

55 Hester Street

504 Grand Street

109 Ludlow Street

55 Suffolk Street

78 Ridge Street

81 Rivington St

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