What does “recommended by renters” mean on this page?

It’s a renter-signal filter on Openigloo: buildings are included based on tenant feedback and recommendations from people who have used the site. Always confirm policies and current conditions with the building.

How does the “W-train” part of the filter work?

It targets buildings in Midtown that are near the W train corridor. Walking distance and exact station access can vary by block, so verify the route and timing for your commute.

Are these buildings limited to any specific apartment type or price range?

This page is driven by the two filters (recommended-by-renters and near the W train). Apartment type and rent levels can vary by building, so compare units and terms on each building page.

What should I confirm before applying or signing?

Confirm the full move-in and monthly cost terms (including any deposits and required fees), lease start date, and building policies that renters mention in Q&A. Also ask how packages, maintenance requests, and access work day to day.

Can renter feedback be outdated or inconsistent?

Yes. Tenant experiences can change with management, staffing, or building policies. Use renter Q&A as a starting point, then ask the same questions to the building to get current answers.

How should I use Openigloo if I’m prioritizing commuting time to the W train?

Filter here to shortlist Midtown buildings near the W train, then double-check the exact station you’ll use and the walking route at the times you’d typically commute. Confirm any access constraints mentioned in building Q&A.

Which Midtown-area neighborhoods are trending on Openigloo right now?

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 near the W train in Midtown

Midtown is a dense Manhattan area where many renters want straightforward access to subway lines, so filters like “near the W train” can help narrow down buildings by commute convenience. This page focuses on buildings recommended by renters within that Midtown scope. Openigloo’s Midtown snapshot shows an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings in Midtown, Manhattan that renters recommend and that are near the W train. Right now, Openigloo shows 31+ eligible buildings matching this two-part filter. Use Openigloo to compare what matters before you tour: renter recommendations, building-level signals drawn from records, and tenant Q&A that can flag day-to-day issues. This can help you focus your search on buildings that already have real renter feedback, then verify the details directly with management.

Showing 19–31 of 31 buildings recommended by renters near the W train in Midtown.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

162 West 54 Street

Midtown

117 West 58 Street

Midtown

135 East 54 Street

4.1(4)

Midtown

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

43-22 West 58 Street

Midtown

853 7 Avenue

Midtown

152 W 49 St

Midtown

123 East 54 Street

Midtown

932 8 Avenue

3.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

117 East 57 Street

Midtown

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 W train in Midtown

Narrowing is based on both “recommended-by-renters” and “near the W train,” so confirm the exact walking time from each address to your typical subway stop.
Read tenant Q&A and renter recommendations for recurring topics (noise, responsiveness, common move-in friction), then cross-check with the building during your tour.
Before signing, request the current rent breakdown and due-at-move-in terms (application, deposit, and any one-time move-in fees) and confirm the lease start date you’re being offered.
If the building has restrictions noted in renter feedback, ask management to restate them in writing (visitor rules, laundry access, package handling, and any building policies).
Use “with available apartments” checks on the building page when you’re ready to apply, since availability can change quickly.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

123 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

76 buildings

Greenwich Village

55 buildings

Kips Bay

48 buildings

Financial District

42 buildings

Gramercy Park

39 buildings

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

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

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Buildings with low rent increases near the W train in Midtown

43 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Midtown

43 buildings

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

27 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the W train in Midtown

25 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the W train in Midtown

25 buildings

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

24 buildings

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

23 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the W train in Midtown

17 buildings

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

16 buildings

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

15 buildings

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

14 buildings

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

43 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the W train in other NYC boroughs

Queens

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Buildings recommended by renters near the W train in Midtown