What does “best-cleanliness + near-transit” mean on this page?

It’s a two-part filter. Only buildings in Morningside Heights that match both “best cleanliness” performance signals and “near transit” location criteria appear here.

How many buildings match these filters right now in Morningside Heights?

You’re looking at 39+ buildings on this page as of 2026-07-07.

How does Openigloo decide which buildings are “highly rated for cleanliness”?

Cleanliness is based on Openigloo’s building performance signals derived from resident-submitted feedback. Read through the most recent notes to see what tenants are still mentioning and what the building response looks like.

Does “near transit” guarantee a short commute for everyone?

No. Transit access varies by your starting point and time of day. Check the closest stop to your likely routes, and verify walking time and whether you’ll need transfers.

What should I ask the building to confirm before signing?

Ask how cleanliness issues are handled day-to-day: maintenance response times, common-area protocols (lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms), pest-control scheduling, and how residents submit and track concerns.

Is cleanliness data current, and could it lag real-world conditions?

Cleanliness signals come from Openigloo data sources and tenant input, so patterns can shift. If anything concerns you, ask the building directly and check recent common-area conditions during an in-person visit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope 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 highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can filter for buildings that balance cleanliness performance with proximity to transit. On this page, you’ll find 39+ eligible buildings matching those criteria. Openigloo shows Morningside Heights buildings averaging a 3.9/5 rating across 80 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Morningside Heights. This Openigloo page covers 39+ eligible buildings right now, using a multi-filter match for strong cleanliness performance and a convenient commute. Use Openigloo to screen options based on what residents report and what building signals show, then verify details directly. Review patterns, cleanliness-focused feedback, and searchable building info help you narrow apartments for rent faster, while tenant Q&A and direct questions make it easier to confirm what matters for move-in day.

Showing 37–39 of 39 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Morningside Heights.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

501 Cathedral Parkway

Morningside Heights

501 West 121 Street

Morningside Heights

530 West 112 Street

4.0(3)

Morningside Heights

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Morningside Heights

Confirm the “near transit” part for your exact route: walking time, transfer count, and whether the closest stop matches your daily schedule.
Use the cleanliness ratings as a starting point, then read recent comments for consistency (what tenants mention most, and how long patterns have held).
Ask the building about maintenance routines tied to cleanliness: inspections, pest-control timing, trash/recycling handling, and how issues are reported and tracked.
Before applying, verify lease basics that affect your total monthly cost: deposit and any move-in fees, plus whether utilities or trash are billed separately.
Check any transit-noise or building-access details (loading areas, lobby hours, and common-area cleanliness) to avoid surprises once you visit.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

240 buildings

Yorkville

148 buildings

Upper West Side

138 buildings

Lenox Hill

125 buildings

All Upper West Side

106 buildings

Lower East Side

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