Top rated buildings near the SIM5 bus in Manhattan

It narrows the search to buildings in the Manhattan area served by the SIM5 bus corridor, so your shortlist is positioned around that transit line.

“Top rated” is a ranking category based on Openigloo review signals for the buildings shown on the page (not a neighborhood-level measure).

Use the rating signals as a starting point, then validate the specifics with the building directly. Tenant Q&A and building details help you turn common issues into targeted questions.

No. A top rating reflects renters’ experiences and feedback themes, but the building may still have unit-level differences. Confirm what’s included in the unit, what’s shared, and what comes with your lease.

Confirm the total monthly cost beyond the asking rent (including broker fee, deposit(s), and any utility details shown), review building policies that affect day-to-day life, and ask about any constraints that could impact move-in or occupancy.

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.

It reduces the odds of common complaints based on renter feedback, but it does not eliminate risk. You should still ask management the questions raised in tenant Q&A and verify policies for your specific unit.