What does “recommended-by-renters” mean on this Midtown South buildings page?

It’s a tenant-driven filter that surfaces Midtown South buildings renters have recommended, so you can start from options that already earned real tenant attention. You still should verify terms and building policies on the building page and with the landlord.

How many buildings are included for Midtown South right now?

There are 22+ buildings currently shown under this filter and scope.

Is the building rating specific to my unit type or lease term?

No. The rating shown here is an overall signal across rated buildings. Treat it as a starting point, then confirm details that can differ by floor, layout, and lease conditions.

What should I confirm before signing a lease in Midtown South buildings?

Confirm the full move-in picture: security deposit requirements, any move-in or administrative fees, utility responsibilities, and renewal/termination terms. If you’re arriving by a specific date, verify move-in timing in writing.

Where does the information on Openigloo come from?

Openigloo uses renter-provided content plus open-data signals where available. Tenant Q&A helps you understand how policies work day to day, but you should still ask the building directly for anything that affects your eligibility or costs.

Which Midtown 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 recommended by renters in Midtown South

Midtown South is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters compare buildings using both tenant input and verifiable details. On this Openigloo page, you can review Midtown South buildings recommended by renters, with 22+ buildings currently in scope. For a quick building-quality signal, Midtown South shows an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters in Midtown South, Manhattan. This page covers 22+ buildings and highlights options that other tenants have flagged as worth a closer look. Openigloo combines renter-first signals with what you can verify: building ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data context and tenant Q&A themes. Use it to compare buildings, then confirm specifics directly with the landlord or super before you commit.

Showing 19–22 of 22 buildings recommended by renters in Midtown South.

Good cause

1015 6 Avenue

4.2(3)

Midtown South

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

143 West 30 Street

4.2(3)

Midtown South

No evictions

13 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

9 West 32 Street

Midtown South

404 8 Avenue

Midtown South

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters in Midtown South

Filter by “recommended-by-renters” to see buildings tenants have had a reason to shortlist in Midtown South.
Use the building rating (4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings) as a quick screen, then read the tenant Q&A patterns for what matters to you.
Confirm lease basics that vary by building: renewal approach, move-in timing, and any upfront fees beyond the first month.
Check the current “with available apartments” status on individual building pages, since availability can change quickly.
Ask how policies are enforced in practice (noise, package handling, guest rules) and whether exceptions are allowed for your situation.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

238 buildings

Yorkville

149 buildings

Upper West Side

145 buildings

Lenox Hill

136 buildings

All Upper West Side

115 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

108 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters in Midtown South

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Midtown South

22 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Midtown South

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Buildings recommended by renters near the B train in Midtown South

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Buildings recommended by renters near the M train in Midtown South

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Buildings recommended by renters near the W train in Midtown South

22 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the N train in Midtown South

22 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Midtown South

22 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the F train in Midtown South

22 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the D train in Midtown South

22 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Midtown South

228 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Midtown South

225 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Midtown South

54 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Midtown South

51 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Midtown South

26 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Midtown South

25 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Midtown South

24 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat in Midtown South

18 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control in Midtown South

18 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness in Midtown South

17 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure in Midtown South

16 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness in Midtown South

15 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

988 buildings

Queens

197 buildings

Bronx

39 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters in Midtown South