Most reviewed buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan
Use this page to browse 62+ buildings in Manhattan that match two filters: most-reviewed and near-waterfront. If you want waterfront access without guessing, start here and narrow by building features, lease terms, and any rules that affect move-in. Openigloo pulls together tenant feedback and building data so you can compare buildings using what renters actually reported. Pair that with open-data signals from public sources and any building Q&A on the site, then confirm details directly with management before you sign a lease.
Most reviewed buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan
Showing 1–18 of 62 most reviewed buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan.

2 Gold Street
Financial District

200 Water St
Fulton/Seaport

401 E 34 St
Murray Hill

95 Wall Street
Financial District

63 Wall Street
Financial District

50 West 34 Street
Midtown South

20 Exchange Place
Financial District

240 East 27 Street
Kips Bay

1 West St
Financial District

180 Water Street
Financial District

635 West 42 Street
Hell's Kitchen

155 East 31 Street
Kips Bay

50 Murray Street
Tribeca

10 Hanover Square
Financial District

606 West 57 Street
Hell's Kitchen

245 East 63 Street
Lenox Hill

190 East 7 Street
East Village

88 Fulton Street
Fulton/Seaport
What to check before for most reviewed buildings near the waterfront in Manhattan
- Expect a shortlist of buildings with higher Openigloo engagement, so you can compare layouts, building policies, and typical issues faster than browsing blind.
- Before applying, verify what “near-waterfront” means on the ground: walking time, noise (if applicable), and whether the building is in a flood- or wind-exposed block.
- Check the full move-in cost (application/processing fees, security deposit terms, and any required renter’s insurance) in addition to monthly rent.
- Confirm pet rules, visitor policy, and package/amenities access in writing, since “near-waterfront” doesn’t tell you anything about day-to-day building operations.
- If you’re sensitive to commute or light/noise, use the reviews to identify patterns and then ask the building about anything that stands out.