What does “low-historic-violations” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a data-based filter that prioritizes buildings with fewer historic violations in the available public record signals. Use it to shortlist, then confirm current conditions with the building directly.

How does the “W train” filter affect which buildings I’ll see?

The W train filter narrows the map area to buildings near the W route in Midtown South so your search aligns with your commute. It doesn’t guarantee walking time or exact building-by-building proximity—check the building’s address location.

Are the results only for buildings that currently have apartments available?

This page is defined by the two filters shown in the URL scope (low-historic-violations + W train). Availability can change, so confirm the unit(s) advertised on the building page you’re considering.

What should I ask the landlord or super before signing if I’m using a low-violations filter?

Ask what repairs have been completed recently, request the current status of any items related to prior issues, and confirm maintenance response expectations. If relevant, ask for details on pest prevention, water leaks, heating/hot water performance, and any outstanding work.

Does low-historic-violations mean there will never be problems in the apartment?

No. It reduces the chance you’re starting from a poor record, but building conditions change. Always do a walkthrough, document the unit’s condition, and follow up in writing on any concerns.

Is the historic-violation information always up to date?

Historic-violation signals can lag real-world changes because they reflect what’s recorded. Use the filter to shortlist, then verify with the building about the current state of maintenance and compliance.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

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

Midtown South is a renter-focused pocket of Manhattan with many building options near major subway corridors. On Openigloo, Midtown South currently shows an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. In practice, this means you can use building-level ratings and renter Q&A to compare how management and maintenance show up over time in Midtown South (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page highlights buildings with low historic violations near the W train in Midtown South. You can browse 12+ eligible buildings and compare what’s currently available based on the two filters: low-historic-violations + W train. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by tying building-level signals to what renters actually ask and report. Use the review data and building pages to check maintenance, responsiveness, and recurring issues, then confirm details directly with the management before you sign.

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

Use the low-historic-violations filter as a starting point, then verify the unit’s condition at move-in and during any pre-lease inspection.
Because this is a W train–focused map area, double-check commute time during your real departure window (service patterns and transfers can change).
Before applying, ask what’s been addressed recently (repairs, pests, hot water, mold remediation) and whether there are any open work orders.
Compare full monthly costs, not just rent: ask about deposits, move-in fees, and whether any utilities are billed separately.
If you’re sensitive to building management practices, read multiple recent datapoints and tenant questions, not just the top-level rating.
Treat historic-violation data as a lead indicator: ask for current documentation or recent corrective action notes from the building.

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