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

It’s an owner-responsiveness signal based on Openigloo’s building-level feedback and Q&A activity. Use it as a priority filter, then verify specifics by asking the building how they handle maintenance requests and communications.

How does the M15-SBS bus filter affect what I’ll see?

It scopes the building results to the Lower East Side area near the M15-SBS corridor so your commute routing stays consistent. Still confirm the exact walking distance and pickup points when you tour.

Are these buildings only in the Lower East Side, or can they be elsewhere in Manhattan?

This page is scoped to the Lower East Side neighborhood in Manhattan. The building count (92+) applies to eligible buildings within this neighborhood scope and the selected filter pair.

What should I ask the building before signing a lease to validate responsiveness?

Ask who receives tickets for repairs, expected turnaround times for routine vs. urgent issues, how requests are logged, and the process for follow-ups. Use tenant Q&A as a checklist, not a substitute for direct answers.

Does a high responsiveness rating guarantee every issue will be handled quickly?

No. Owner responsiveness can vary by issue type, staffing, and the severity of the request. Treat this as a signal to start with, then confirm the process and timelines with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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.

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

Lower East Side buildings sit in a dense, transit-heavy part of Manhattan, making it a practical place to target if your routine depends on bus access. This page focuses on buildings near the M15-SBS corridor and uses owner-responsiveness signals to help you compare options efficiently. For the Lower East Side, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in the Lower East Side. Start with 92+ eligible buildings and narrow by the M15-SBS corridor and the “most responsive owners” signal. Openigloo pulls together rated-building feedback and building-level signals so you can compare options before you tour. Use the review notes and tenant Q&A to confirm how fast owners respond, then message the building with your questions about availability, maintenance, and lease logistics.

Showing 91–92 of 92 buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

83 Allen Street

3.1(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

91 Attorney Street

4.0(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

Use the M15-SBS filter to keep your search along the corridor, then rely on the “most responsive owners” ranking to prioritize follow-through.
Before applying, ask about the full move-in timeline (approval processing, keys, and when maintenance requests are logged) since responsiveness can show up in different ways.
Check who you contact for day-to-day issues and for emergencies. Tenant Q&A often clarifies whether requests go to building staff, management, or an owner.
Confirm the leasing details that affect your experience: renewal timing, any required documentation, and how repairs are scheduled.
If you’re comparing multiple buildings, focus on consistency: look for repeated notes about response times, not just one positive datapoint.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

195 buildings

Yorkville

142 buildings

Lenox Hill

116 buildings

Kips Bay

40 buildings

East Harlem

29 buildings

Turtle Bay

28 buildings

More filters for buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

Buildings with low open violation rates near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

280 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

143 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

131 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

101 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

101 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

93 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

91 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

91 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

85 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

61 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side

52 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the M15-SBS bus 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 highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15-SBS bus in Lower East Side