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

370 West 30 Street

140 East 46 Street

175 E 96 St

200 E 33 St

145 East 16 Street

429 East 52 Street

21 West End Avenue

150 East 39 Street

400 East 71 Street

313 West 19 Street

525 East 13 Street

240 W 64 St

25 Union Square West

246 West 108 Street

725 East 9 Street

107 St Marks Place

420 East 54 Street

515 West 52 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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