What does “recommended-by-renters” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a renter-signal filter based on patterns from tenant-reported experiences on Openigloo. Use it to narrow options, then confirm details with the building directly before you sign.

How does the SIM5 bus filter work?

It narrows buildings by their proximity to the SIM5 bus route in Manhattan. Your walk time and direction can still vary by stop, so check the nearest stop during your search.

Are these buildings all currently available apartments?

Not necessarily. This page is about building matches (recommended-by-renters + SIM5 bus), so availability depends on the specific apartments advertised within each building.

What should I verify before applying or signing a lease?

Confirm current rent and all move-in costs (deposits, any broker-related fees), lease term, and any building-specific policies (pets, utilities, package delivery, and maintenance procedures).

Do renter recommendations account for future changes in management or conditions?

Tenant signals reflect what people reported, but buildings can change over time. Treat recommendations as a starting point and re-check key details during your showing or call.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

Find buildings recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan. This Openigloo page shows 41+ buildings that match the multi-filter pair: “recommended-by-renters” plus “SIM5 bus.” Use this as a shortlist builder: Openigloo highlights renter feedback patterns, building-level details, and open-data signals to help you compare options faster. When you open a building, you can read tenant Q&A and review notes, then verify the practical items directly with management before committing.

Showing 37–41 of 41 buildings recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

77 Pine Street

Financial District

57 Wall Street

4.0(3)

Financial District

2 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

56 Pine Street

Financial District

50 Battery Place

4.3(3)

Battery Park City

2 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

10 Liberty Street

5.0(3)

Financial District

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

Confirm the exact stop/route direction you’ll use for your commute, since “near the SIM5 bus” is location-based.
Check building rules that commonly vary by property (pet policies, move-in requirements, parking, package handling) before applying.
Compare total monthly cost, not just the rent amount: ask about deposits, broker fees, and any recurring charges.
Look for recent tenant-reported issues in the building notes, then corroborate with management during showings.
Use tenant Q&A to clarify lease logistics (renewals, fees, maintenance timelines) that can differ building to building.

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

Financial District

24 buildings

Battery Park City

9 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

Buildings with low open violation rates near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

53 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

36 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

35 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

35 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

34 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

34 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

33 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

31 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

31 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

29 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

26 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

22 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

23,066 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Manhattan

19,650 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Manhattan

19,118 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Manhattan

9,644 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Manhattan

3,853 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

18 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan