Top rated buildings near the QM25 bus in Manhattan

“Top rated” refers to Openigloo’s building score for the rated buildings in scope. It’s meant to help you prioritize buildings with stronger renter feedback, but you should still confirm specifics with the leasing office for the unit you’re considering.

It’s the location filter applied to buildings in Manhattan so your results align with the QM25 bus corridor. Exact walking distance can vary by stop and entrance, so it’s worth checking the map in the building details before you commit.

No. Ratings and renter Q&A are useful signals, but they can’t replace an in-person walk-through or a direct conversation with management about current conditions, rules, and any pending building work.

Confirm lease terms, included utilities, required fees (application/move-in/deposits), and building policies that affect daily life (packages, access, maintenance response, and any restrictions). Ratings don’t cover every unit-level detail.

They can indicate better renter experiences overall, but issues can still vary by floor, unit, or time. Use tenant Q&A and then ask the building directly, especially if you have specific concerns.

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Look for questions that match your priorities (noise, elevators, laundry, response time) and check whether answers reference specific timing or ongoing changes. Then follow up with the leasing office to confirm the current situation for the exact unit.