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

It’s a cleanliness-focused filter based on Openigloo review signals. Use it to shortlist buildings, then verify specifics with the building because day-to-day conditions can vary by unit and time.

How does the “SIM1 bus” filter work?

It narrows buildings to those located near the SIM1 bus route in Manhattan, so your shortlist is built around transit access while you still evaluate building conditions.

Are cleanliness ratings a guarantee that every unit is the same?

No. The filter reflects building-level cleanliness signals from rated buildings, but unit condition, cleaning habits, and recent maintenance can differ. Ask targeted questions during the tour and request current policies.

What should I ask the building to confirm before signing a lease?

Ask about current cleaning routines for common areas, trash and recycling handling, laundry-room upkeep, pest-control approach and timing, and how maintenance responds to sanitation or odor issues.

Do I need to consider extra costs beyond rent even when a building looks well-kept?

Yes. Asking rent doesn’t cover everything. Before you commit, confirm the full monthly cost and any upfront requirements (like broker fees, deposits, and utilities) along with building-maintenance expectations.

Where can I find tenant-provided details beyond cleanliness scores?

Openigloo’s tenant Q&A is the best place to look for practical, real-world notes about maintenance, common-area conditions, and how issues get handled after move-in.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan scope?

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.

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the SIM1 bus in Manhattan

Find buildings in Manhattan that score highly for cleanliness and are near the SIM1 bus route. This page covers 137+ buildings currently matching the “best-cleanliness” and “SIM1 bus” filters. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using cleanliness-focused review signals plus practical context from tenant Q&A. You can also cross-check details like building policies, maintenance notes, and how recent residents describe day-to-day conditions before you spend time touring.

Showing 127–137 of 137 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the SIM1 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

102 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

176 West Houston Street

West Village

183 Sullivan Street

Greenwich Village

230 Thompson Street

4.3(3)

Greenwich Village

2 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

170 Thompson Street

4.2(3)

Greenwich Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

649 Washington St

West Village

200 Grand Street

2.9(3)

Little Italy

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

178 West Houston Street

4.2(3)

West Village

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

176 Bleecker Street

4.8(3)

Greenwich Village

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

247 Mulberry Street

4.0(3)

Nolita

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

260 Avenue Of The Americas

3.9(3)

Greenwich Village

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the SIM1 bus in Manhattan

Filter match: “best-cleanliness” highlights buildings with strong cleanliness signals, while “SIM1 bus” narrows to the corridor around that route.
Confirm in writing: ask about current cleaning/turnover schedules, pest-control timing, and how quickly maintenance handles odors, trash areas, and common-room upkeep.
Look for what affects cleanliness: check lobby/hallway conditions, laundry-room access, package-room workflow, and whether housekeeping or porters are staffed daily.
Don’t rely on the score alone: cleanliness can vary by unit and roommates. Verify what’s included with your lease and what is tenant responsibility.
If you’re sensitive to noise or shared-space issues, ask how the building manages street-facing units and common-area traffic during peak hours.

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the SIM1 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

West Village

24 buildings

Greenwich Village

23 buildings

Nolita

18 buildings

Lower East Side

17 buildings

Little Italy

11 buildings

Soho

10 buildings

Financial District

9 buildings

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