What does “low open violations” mean on Openigloo?

It’s based on NYC open records that track open violations. The goal is to help you filter for buildings with lower active items, but it does not guarantee there are no issues at the unit level or that conditions haven’t changed since the snapshot.

How should I think about the M-train part of this search?

This scope combines the Lower East Side neighborhood with an M-train location filter. Use it to reduce commute friction, then confirm the exact walking time and route during the hours you’ll actually travel.

Does “low violations” guarantee safe, well-maintained apartments?

No. The data reflects recorded open violations and can lag real-world conditions. Treat it as a triage tool, then ask the building for the most current status and maintenance history before you sign.

Where do the signals come from, and can they be out of date?

They come from NYC open records. Open items and conditions can change over time, so consider the filter a useful starting point and plan to verify directly with building management.

How can I use Openigloo reviews and rated buildings when choosing between 275+ options?

Use the rated building information to spot consistent themes (repairs, management responsiveness, noise, and move-in experience), then confirm anything important in your unit tour and application conversations.

What questions should I ask the building given this filter?

Ask whether there are any recent complaints or ongoing repairs, request the current status of any relevant items, confirm who handles maintenance requests day-to-day, and ask what documentation they can provide for the unit you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with low open violation rates near the M train in Lower East Side

Lower East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood with a large set of buildings you can screen on Openigloo. This page focuses on buildings near the M train and uses low open violation signals to help you narrow from a broader pool. For Lower East Side, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page narrows NYC buildings in the Lower East Side (Manhattan) to 275+ options flagged for low open violation rates, plus an M-train location filter. Use it as a starting point to compare buildings based on open-data signals, then verify the unit and the current management practices directly with the landlord or super. Openigloo brings building-level context together with what renters report. You can review rated buildings, check building details and any available notes, and use the open-data signals to ask the right questions before you commit—especially when a “low violations” filter is involved.

Showing 271–275 of 275 buildings with low open violation rates near the M train in Lower East Side.

Good cause

115 Norfolk Street

3.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

283 Broome Street

Lower East Side

175 Orchard Street

3.5(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

277 Broome Street

3.3(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

34 Ludlow St

Lower East Side

What to check before choosing a building with low open violation rates near the M train in Lower East Side

Expect search results that combine “low open violations” records with an M-train proximity filter, so you can compare buildings that meet both criteria.
Before signing, confirm the full timeline and status: ask whether any new violations were opened since the data snapshot and request current documentation from management.
If you have a specific unit in mind, verify building access, repairs/maintenance responsiveness, and how complaints are handled at move-in—filters don’t replace in-building reality.
Even with low open-violation flags, still review lease terms carefully (rent, renewals, fees, and what’s required at lease start) and ask about upcoming capital work that could affect day-to-day comfort.
Use Openigloo rated building information as a reference point, then cross-check with tenant questions or direct outreach to the building. Data signals can lag real-world conditions.

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