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

It means the building is tagged for rent-stabilized apartments on Openigloo, so the listings you see should be within that regulatory category. You still need to confirm the unit’s status with the building or managing agent for your specific apartment and lease term.

How do you treat the “S-train” part of the filters?

The filter is used to surface buildings near the S train route for commute planning. When you shortlist buildings, confirm the closest stop and entrance and consider walking time during the hours you’d commute.

Are these rent-stabilized buildings income-restricted or subsidized?

No. This page is about market-rate rent-stabilized units (regulatory protections), not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8. It’s also not a housing-lottery or affordable-housing program.

What should I ask before applying to a rent-stabilized apartment?

Ask about lease renewal expectations for the specific apartment, documentation requirements, and any building-specific procedures. Also ask for the full list of recurring monthly charges and move-in costs so you can budget accurately.

Does the filter guarantee there won’t be issues in a building?

No. Ratings and renter Q&A are signals, not guarantees. Use the building notes to identify patterns (maintenance, noise, responsiveness), then verify directly with the management team for your exact unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Midtown South scope?

Trending neighborhoods in this scope right now include East Village with 11,857+ buildings, Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings, Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings, Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings, and Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

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

Q: Where can I find tenant Q&A and building notes?

On Openigloo, each building page consolidates renter context alongside ratings from rated buildings and open-data signals where available. Use that material to create a targeted question list for showings.

Midtown South is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters commonly compare buildings based on day-to-day access and building management details. On Openigloo, you can filter for rent-stabilized buildings and match them to the S train route, then compare building-level signals before you tour. Midtown South buildings are rated 4.0/5 on average across 27 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Midtown South, Manhattan with rent-stabilized apartments and convenient access to the S train. You’re looking at 20+ buildings that match the filter, so you can narrow down before you spend time on showings. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with renter-first context: building-level notes, ratings from rated buildings, and open-data signals where available. You can also use tenant Q&A and review themes to flag questions to ask about rent-stabilized procedures, building rules, and day-to-day logistics before signing.

Showing 1–18 of 20 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the S train in Midtown South.

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

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

32 West 37 Street

9 East 36 Street

28 East 48 Street

1020 Avenue Of The Americas

373 5 Avenue

238 Madison Avenue

39 East 47 Street

62-98 West 39 Street

708 8 Avenue

66 West 38 Street

160 Madison Avenue

15 East 36 Street

606 8 Avenue

220 Madison Avenue

244 Madison Avenue

18 East 33 Street

4 East 36 Street

1 East 35 Street

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