What does “recommended by renters” mean on this Lower East Side M-train page?

It’s a tenant-signal filter based on what renters have highlighted in Openigloo building research. Use it as a starting point, then verify details with the building for your specific unit and lease.

What does “near the M train” cover here?

The scope is the Lower East Side in Manhattan, restricted to buildings that match the M-train commute criterion. Always confirm the closest station entrance and the realistic walking time for your daily schedule.

How many buildings are in this filtered set?

There are 93+ buildings in this page’s live eligible set (as of 2026-07-07).

Are the renter signals the same as neighborhood-wide averages?

No. The renter-recommendation signal is tied to building-level feedback and availability of building data on Openigloo. The Lower East Side itself can include a wide range of building conditions and management practices.

What should I verify before applying or signing a lease?

Confirm move-in requirements and full monthly cost details (deposit and any required fees, plus how utilities and other charges are handled). Also confirm anything that can vary by unit, like timing for repairs and any restrictions tied to the lease.

Do review ratings reflect real-world conditions today?

They’re based on what’s captured in Openigloo’s building research and rated-building signals, which can lag real-world changes. Treat them as a clue, then ask the building directly about current conditions.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 M train in Lower East Side

Lower East Side building research on Openigloo is organized around tenant signals and building-level details, so you can narrow down what fits your day-to-day needs while staying within the neighborhood scope. This page is focused on buildings tied to the M train and renter recommendations. For Lower East Side, 3.4/5 is the avg_building_rating across 179 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Explore buildings recommended by renters near the M train in the Lower East Side. This Openigloo page pulls 93+ eligible buildings so you can compare options with the same commuting anchor. Use Openigloo’s building research to sort through what renters actually flagged: ratings from rated buildings, review themes, and building-level details pulled from open records plus tenant Q&A. You can then verify the specifics that affect your move—fees, lease terms, and any unit-level restrictions—before signing.

Showing 91–93 of 93 buildings recommended by renters near the M train in Lower East Side.

Rent-stabilized

91 Attorney Street

4.0(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

199 Orchard St

3.0(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

118 Ridge Street

Lower East Side

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near the M train in Lower East Side

Shortlist buildings using the renter recommendation signal plus the M-train commute filter for Lower East Side.
Confirm the exact commute route and walking time at your target hours, since “near the M train” can vary block to block.
Check the building’s move-in costs (security deposit, any one-time fees, and whether utilities are separate) beyond the monthly rent.
Read review patterns for maintenance response, noise, and common friction points, then ask landlords what’s current for your unit.
If a building shows restrictions (e.g., pets or occupancy limits), confirm the requirements in writing before you apply.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

West Village

93 buildings

East Village

79 buildings

Chelsea

69 buildings

Greenwich Village

55 buildings

Lenox Hill

49 buildings

Midtown

31 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the M train in Lower East Side

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

275 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the M train in Lower East Side

143 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M train in Lower East Side

131 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the M train in Lower East Side

101 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the M train in Lower East Side

101 buildings

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

92 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M train in Lower East Side

91 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the M train in Lower East Side

91 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M train in Lower East Side

85 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the M train in Lower East Side

61 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the M train in Lower East Side

52 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the M train in Lower East Side

49 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Lower East Side

702 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Lower East Side

623 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Lower East Side

560 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Lower East Side

543 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Lower East Side

282 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Lower East Side

143 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the M train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

255 buildings

Queens

93 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the M train in Lower East Side