What does “rent-stabilized” mean on this page?

It’s a filter for buildings where available apartments are rent-stabilized (or otherwise classified under rent-stabilization rules). Still confirm the unit’s legal status, current legal rent, and any preferential rent terms with the building.

How do I use the R-train part of the filter?

Treat it as guidance for transit access. When you shortlist a building, confirm the nearest station, walking route, and typical travel time so your daily routine matches what you expect.

Are these buildings the same as “available apartments” right now?

This page is focused on building eligibility for the R-train + rent-stabilized pair. For each building, check which units are currently advertised on Openigloo and what their move-in dates and terms are.

What should I ask about the lease before applying?

Ask how renewals work for that building, what documentation they require, whether there are any restrictions on income/guarantors (where applicable), and how long the approval process typically takes.

Does “rent-stabilized” guarantee lower total monthly costs?

Not by itself. Your total monthly cost can still change based on utilities billed separately, deposits, any broker fee, and how rent compares to your specific unit and building policies.

What if a building doesn’t match my assumptions from reviews?

Use reviews and tenant Q&A as context, then verify the key points directly with management (maintenance turnaround, noise/amenities rules, and any building-specific policies) before you sign.

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 with rent-stabilized apartments near the R train in Midtown South

Midtown South in Manhattan is represented by 27 rated buildings, with an average building rating of 4.0/5. (building-level trends; individual units can differ) If you’re using Openigloo to compare eligible buildings for the R-train + rent-stabilized filters, focus on the building-level details renters flag across maintenance, responsiveness, and move-in realities since those can vary even when the rating is similar. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

These buildings in Midtown South match two filters: R-train proximity and rent-stabilized apartments. You’re looking at 51+ buildings right now, so you can compare options without guessing which buildings actually meet both criteria. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by showing which buildings are rated (from rated-building data), what’s currently available, and what renters say about move-in realities. You can also cross-check building details using open-data signals and tenant Q&A before you reach out to the landlord or management for specifics.

Showing 1–18 of 51 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the R train in Midtown South.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the R train in Midtown South

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the R train in Midtown South

32 West 37 Street

308 5 Avenue

9 East 36 Street

152 West 31 Street

51 West 35 Street

1020 Avenue Of The Americas

12 East 32 Street

15 Penn Plaza

402 8 Avenue

369 7 Avenue

1260 Broadway

373 5 Avenue

61 West 37 Street

347 5 Avenue

238 Madison Avenue

491 7 Avenue

225 West 28

53 West 35 Street

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