What does “best-cleanliness” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a multi-filter cleanliness signal based on building-level data available in Openigloo, aggregated from rated buildings. Use it to find likely fits, then confirm details with the building directly.

Are these buildings guaranteed to be clean?

No. Cleanliness is experienced differently by each tenant. Even if a building matches the best-cleanliness filter, you should tour, check common areas, and ask management how issues are reported and resolved.

How does the “1-train” part of the filter work?

The page focuses on buildings in South Harlem that are near the 1 train. Still, confirm the actual commute time from the building’s exact address and your typical destinations.

What should I ask the super or leasing office about cleanliness?

Ask about daily/weekly cleaning schedules for lobbies and hallways, trash/recycling handling, pest-prevention practices, and how quickly they address complaints once a lease starts.

How current are the listings and counts?

The eligible building count shown here is the live “11+” as of the snapshot date. Availability can change, so check each building’s current apartments for rent on Openigloo.

Do tenant Q&A and reviews reflect what it’s like today?

They reflect experiences and timing around when tenants submitted them. Look for recent Q&A themes and ask follow-up questions to verify whether processes have changed.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 1 train in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood you can target when you want buildings near the 1 train and prioritize cleanliness signals. This page focuses on 11+ eligible buildings and uses Openigloo filters to help you compare options efficiently. For South Harlem specifically, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page narrows buildings in South Harlem, Manhattan to those near the 1 train and marked as best-cleanliness in Openigloo’s multi-filter set. You’ll see 11+ eligible buildings to compare for your search. Openigloo helps you sort faster by combining live availability with building-level cleanliness ratings from rated buildings, plus tenant-written reviews and Q&A. You can also cross-check any open-data signals against what the building and super say in person before you sign.

Showing 1–11 of 11 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 1 train in South Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

272 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

315 West 115 Street

South Harlem

444 Manhattan Avenue

3.9(5)

South Harlem

3 evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

285 St Nicholas Avenue

South Harlem

309 West 111 Street

South Harlem

364 West 119 Street

South Harlem

304 West 117 Street

South Harlem

319 West 116 Street

3.7(4)

South Harlem

1 eviction

54 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

390 Manhattan Avenue

3.1(3)

South Harlem

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

313 West 117 Street

4.5(3)

South Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

98 Morningside Avenue

South Harlem

What to check before for buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 1 train in South Harlem

Filter match: buildings near the 1 train plus Openigloo’s best-cleanliness signal—use it as a starting point, not a substitute for a walkthrough.
Check what “cleanliness” looks like for you: ask about common-area upkeep, pest-prevention routines, and trash/recycling handling at move-in time.
Verify building operations close to viewing: elevator status, lobby hours, package delivery process, and whether any renovations affect cleanliness standards.
Confirm practical costs and terms before applying: ask about deposits, any move-in fees, utilities responsibilities, and the lease start date for current availability.
Read recent tenant Q&A for pattern clues (for example, how complaints get handled) and compare them with what management commits to during your tour.

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