What does “1-train” mean on this Midtown building page?

It’s a location filter for buildings near the 1 train line, so your shortlist stays focused on that commute route in Midtown.

What does “recommended by renters” include?

It’s an Openigloo signal based on renter feedback tied to specific buildings. Use it as a starting point, then confirm details directly with the building for your exact unit and lease.

Are these buildings guaranteed to be available right now?

This page is a curated view of building matches by filter and renter signals. Availability can change, so open each building to check for current apartments and dates.

What should I confirm before signing a lease?

Confirm the lease term and move-in date, the final rent breakdown, required deposits/fees, and any building policies (pets, utilities, package access, and amenity access) that apply to your unit.

Do renter recommendations account for differences between units?

Not fully. Even within the same building, units can differ (views, layout, exposure, condition, noise). Use the renter notes as context, then verify specifics for the exact apartment you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Midtown 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.

How should I use this page if I’m optimizing for a specific commute?

Treat this as a shortlist builder: start with the 1-train filter and renter recommendations, then compare the exact building-to-station walking time and your preferred transfer options.

Buildings recommended by renters near the 1 train in Midtown

Midtown in Manhattan is a dense area where many renters focus on transit access first, then compare buildings by lived experience. On Openigloo, this page is scoped to Midtown and surfaces buildings matched to the 1-train commute and renter recommendations. In Midtown, buildings are rated 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 28+ buildings recommended by renters near the 1 train in Midtown. This page combines the 1-train commute filter with renter recommendations so you can focus on options that already matched other tenants’ experience. Openigloo brings building-level signals together with what renters say. Use renter feedback and building details to compare locations, policies, and practical move-in factors, then confirm specifics with the property before you commit.

Showing 19–28 of 28 buildings recommended by renters near the 1 train in Midtown.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

162 West 54 Street

Midtown

117 West 58 Street

Midtown

43-22 West 58 Street

Midtown

853 7 Avenue

Midtown

152 W 49 St

Midtown

932 8 Avenue

3.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

134 West 58 Street

Midtown

200 Central Park South

3.6(2)

Midtown

1 eviction

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

77 West 55 Street

4.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions

24 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

854 8 Ave

3.6(3)

Midtown

2 evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near the 1 train in Midtown

Use the 1-train filter to narrow Midtown buildings by transit convenience, then cross-check renter recommendation signals in the building detail pages.
Before applying, verify the full monthly cost you’ll pay (rent plus any required deposit, utilities, and any broker-related fees).
If a building has current availability, confirm the exact unit’s move-in date, lease term, and whether the quoted rent matches the final terms.
Check building policies that often vary by address: pet rules, package/entry access, and any amenity or elevator scheduling limits.
Don’t rely on recommendations alone for fit—review the renter notes, then ask the building management about noise, maintenance response, and any recent changes.

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Upper West Side

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All Upper West Side

115 buildings

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94 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

85 buildings

Chelsea

71 buildings

Morningside Heights

65 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the 1 train in Midtown

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 1 train in Midtown

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the 1 train in Midtown

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Buildings with low rent increases near the 1 train in Midtown

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Buildings highly rated for trash management near the 1 train in Midtown

24 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the 1 train in Midtown

23 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 1 train in Midtown

23 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the 1 train in Midtown

23 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the 1 train in Midtown

21 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the 1 train in Midtown

15 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the 1 train in Midtown

14 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the 1 train in Midtown

14 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the 1 train in Midtown

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Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Midtown

346 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Midtown

342 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Midtown

149 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Midtown

148 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Midtown

82 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Midtown

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Buildings recommended by renters near the 1 train in Midtown