What does “low-rent-increases” mean on this page?

It’s a regulatory filter used by Openigloo to narrow buildings where rent increases are constrained by applicable protections. You should still review your specific lease and ask the building how renewals and rent adjustments are applied to your unit.

How does the “near the R train” part work?

This filter limits results to buildings in the Midtown area along the R-train corridor. Always confirm the real walking and transfer time from the exact address to your usual destination and schedule.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have the same rent-increase outcome for every unit?

No. Building-level eligibility doesn’t override unit-level details like lease start date, rent history, and how renewals are processed. Use Openigloo’s signals, then confirm the exact renewal/rent language directly with the building.

What should I ask the super or leasing office before applying?

Ask about renewal timelines and notice requirements, the unit’s current rent basis and how future increases are calculated, and any fees that apply at signing. Also confirm any move-in costs beyond the advertised rent.

Do I need to check anything even if a building matches both filters?

Yes. The filters help you start with a narrower set of buildings, but you should verify unit-specific terms (rent adjustment mechanics, renewal process, and any fees/charges that affect total monthly cost).

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 reliable are the Openigloo signals for rent-increase expectations?

They’re a starting point based on available records and observed building info. Because lease language and unit circumstances matter, treat the filter as guidance and confirm details with the building for your exact unit and lease term.

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Midtown

Midtown in Manhattan includes 43+ rated buildings in Openigloo for this page’s scope, with an average building rating of 3.8/5 across rated buildings. If you’re comparing buildings here, use the rating as one input and then check the rent-increase terms and R-train commute for your specific address (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Midtown. This page covers 43+ eligible buildings filtered by low-rent-increase protections plus the R-train corridor. Openigloo helps you screen buildings with clearer renter info: we compile what’s been observed in rated buildings, and we surface open-data signals and tenant Q&A so you can ask the right questions before you sign. Use the building page to confirm how the rent increase works in your lease and how the building handles renewals.

Showing 19–36 of 43 buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Midtown.

117 East 57 Street

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Midtown

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Midtown

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Midtown

117 East 57 Street

134 West 58 Street

920 7 Avenue

77 West 55 Street

854 8 Ave

140 West 55 Street

145 West 58 Street

117 West 57 Street

100 West 57 Street

49 West 49 Street

1413 Avenue Of The Americas

58 West 58 Street

136 East 56 Street

106 Central Park South

135 West 52 Street

255 West 55 Street

139 West 43 Street

41 West 45 Street

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