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

It’s a secondary filter that keeps your search focused on buildings in the Lower East Side that fit a J-train commute pattern. Still open each building page to confirm the exact transit access that matters to you.

How many buildings are included for the Lower East Side on this page?

There are 720+ buildings in scope right now for this J-train-focused Lower East Side search.

Are these buildings all rated on Openigloo?

Not necessarily. The Lower East Side has an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. Use the rating as one signal, then check the building’s current details.

How should I use ratings and review signals without over-interpreting them?

Look for consistent themes (maintenance responsiveness, noise patterns, landlord communication), but base lease decisions on the unit-specific terms, fees, and any time-bound commitments the building states.

What should I confirm before signing a lease, even after narrowing to the J-train area?

Confirm start date, total monthly cost items you’ll pay (not just the asking rent), deposit rules, move-in requirements, and any restrictions that could affect your household (and ask for them in writing when possible).

Which other 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; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Where can I get tenant Q&A or building-specific context beyond the filters?

On each building’s page, review details and tenant-facing information, then message the building directly for the questions that the filter can’t answer (unit conditions, exact policies, and current availability).

Buildings near the J train in Lower East Side

Lower East Side buildings sit in a commute-friendly part of Manhattan, and this page focuses on the J train angle for renters who want transit access without leaving the neighborhood. With 720+ buildings in scope, you can compare options that match your daily route. Across the Lower East Side, rated buildings average a 3.4/5 building rating from 179 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings near the J train in the Lower East Side with 720+ options currently in scope. Use this page to narrow by neighborhood plus the J-train commute pattern, then open each building to compare unit availability and requirements. Openigloo helps you move faster with building details, tenant-facing context, and review signals. You can scan what rated buildings have experienced, check open-data style information where available, and ask the right questions before committing to a lease.

Showing 91–108 of 720 buildings near the J train in Lower East Side.

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148 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

Buildings near the J train in Lower East Side

Buildings near the J train in Lower East Side

148 Forsyth Street

143 Essex Street

172 Forsyth Street

68 Forsyth Street

61 Clinton Street

179 Rivington Street

41 Orchard Street

91 Orchard Street

68 Allen Street

165 Chrystie Street

139 Norfolk Street

164 Eldridge Street

108 Norfolk Street

67 Suffolk Street

176 Rivington Street

124 Forsyth Street

98 Forsyth Street

168 Suffolk Street

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