What does “most-responsive-owners” mean on Openigloo?

It’s an owner-responsiveness filter based on patterns from renter reports and building signals on Openigloo. Use it as a starting point, then verify response behavior by asking time-sensitive questions to the leasing contact.

What does “near-transit” include for Manhattan buildings?

It’s a location-based filter that prioritizes buildings close to transit. Still confirm your route and walk time to the specific lines you use, since “near” can vary block to block.

How should I use the building count (1,961+) when planning my search?

It’s the number of eligible Manhattan buildings that match these filters in the Openigloo dataset as of 2026-07-07. You’ll still want to filter further by budget, commute needs, and apartment features on each building page.

Are owner responsiveness signals the same as maintenance quality or rent reliability?

No. Responsiveness can help you gauge communication and follow-through, but it doesn’t guarantee maintenance outcomes or lease/rent terms. Read tenant notes and confirm expectations for repairs, access, and any recurring issues.

What should I ask the building before submitting an application?

Ask about repair request turnaround, move-in scheduling, required documentation, and any building-specific fees. Also confirm what “near transit” means for your exact route (walk time and station access).

Do these filters change the total monthly cost?

The filters don’t change your costs directly. The full monthly cost can still be affected by deposits, broker or administrative fees (if applicable), utilities, parking, and amenity charges, so confirm everything in the lease terms.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan 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

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Manhattan

This page covers 1,961+ Manhattan buildings flagged for most-responsive-owners and near-transit. The match is meant for renters who want steadier communication and an easier commute. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using owner-responsiveness signals plus ratings and renter feedback, so you can shortlist faster. You can also read what tenants mention in review notes and use building-level details to ask the right questions before you sign a lease.

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Manhattan

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Manhattan

188 Broome Street

20 West Street

34 River Terrace

166 2 Avenue

118 West 114 Street

510 West 52 Street

85 4 Avenue

320 East 23 Street

31 East 31 Street

300 East 75 Street

406 West 31 Street

440 East 85 Street

155 West 60 Street

321 West 54 Street

300 East 40 Street

56 West 125 Street

500 Riverside Drive

222 East 3 Street

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

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Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in other NYC boroughs

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