What does “low historical violations” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter based on NYC open records of building violations. It’s meant to flag buildings with fewer historical issues, but it can lag real-world conditions, so you should ask the building about the most recent status.

How does the “near the R train” filter work?

It narrows results to buildings matched to the R train corridor/area on Openigloo. Because “near” can vary by exact address, confirm walking time and the specific station you’ll use.

Do low-historic-violations buildings have fewer problems with pests, noise, or repairs?

Low historical violations can correlate with better building management, but it’s not a guarantee. Cross-check patterns in tenant Q&A and ask the building directly about current pest control, maintenance backlogs, and any known issues.

Is this filter based on the current condition of the building?

Openigloo’s violation signals come from open records and may not reflect the latest status. Use the filter to shortlist, then verify with the super/management and ask for recent documentation if available.

How should I compare building options within the 12+ results?

Start with the low-historic-violations filter, then compare what renters report about repairs, communication, and move-in experience. Finally, confirm the lease specifics and any fees before committing.

What questions should I ask the management before signing?

Ask about the most recent inspection or remediation status (if any), expected repair timelines, policies for maintenance requests, and the full move-in cost (including deposit and broker fee) plus how utilities are handled.

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.

Buildings with low historical violations near the R train in Midtown South

Midtown South is a Manhattan area-focused search scope where you can browse buildings near the R train and filter for low historical violations. Use the building list to compare options block-by-block and confirm the exact commute from each address. Across Midtown South, rated buildings have an average building rating of 4.0/5 (across 27 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings with low historical violations near the R train in Midtown South. There are 12+ eligible buildings right now, filtered using Openigloo’s low-violation signals plus R-train location matching. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building research with renter-first context. Look at rated buildings, review patterns, and any open-data violation history signals, then confirm details through tenant Q&A and direct building contact before signing.

Showing 1–12 of 12 buildings with low historical violations near the R train in Midtown South.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

50 West 34 Street

Midtown South

66 West 38 Street

4.6(18)

Midtown South

3 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

9 W 31 St

Midtown South

42 West 33 Street

4.1(12)

Midtown South

2 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Top rated

Rent-stabilized

885 Avenue Of The Americas

4.6(10)

Midtown South

11 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

309 5 Ave

Midtown South

408 8 Avenue

Midtown South

160 Madison Avenue

4.7(7)

Midtown South

3 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

100 West 39 Street

4.6(2)

Midtown South

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

325 5 Avenue

4.6(2)

Midtown South

1 eviction

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

11 East 32 Street

2.9(2)

Midtown South

2 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

11 East 36 Street

Midtown South

What to check before for buildings with low historical violations near the R train in Midtown South

Use the low-historic-violations filter as a starting point, but still ask the building for the most recent conditions and any ongoing remediation plans.
Treat the R-train match as a location filter; verify commute time for your specific stop and walk/transit connections at the building’s exact address.
Before applying, confirm lease terms, broker fee and deposit amounts, and whether there are any additional move-in requirements beyond standard ID and income docs.
Check whether the building’s maintenance, response times, and unit upkeep show up consistently in tenant Q&A, not just in one-off reviews.
If you’re budgeting for utilities, ask how heat/hot water are billed and review any separate charges mentioned in the current listing materials.

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East Village

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Hell's Kitchen

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Lenox Hill

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Greenwich Village

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Gramercy Park

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Sutton Place

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