What does “bxm2-bus” mean on this buildings page?

It limits results to buildings located near the BXM2 bus route so you can target commute options. Always confirm the stop closest to the building address and typical walking time.

How does Openigloo identify “low-rent-increases”?

The filter is based on building-level patterns in rental change data available through Openigloo’s sourcing and signals. Use it as a screening step, then confirm the exact lease terms and expected change at renewal with the landlord or management.

Are these buildings rent-controlled or guaranteed to have low increases?

No. The filter points to buildings with low rent-increase patterns, but it does not guarantee outcomes for your specific lease. Always verify the current legal rent, renewal terms, and any planned increases.

What should I ask the building before signing?

Ask for the unit’s current legal rent (if regulated), renewal timing, how increases are calculated, and a breakdown of recurring monthly charges. Also ask about any required documentation or restrictions that could affect eligibility or move-in.

Does the filter consider amenities, building quality, or maintenance?

It focuses on rent-increase patterns plus the BXM2 commute filter. For quality and practical conditions, use the building page details, rated-building signals, and tenant Q&A.

Can rent changes still be unpredictable even with this filter?

Yes. Lease details, vacancy timing, and the specific rent-regulation situation can affect what you see at renewal. Use the filter to narrow the pool, then get written clarity for your unit’s next-year terms.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now, and how many buildings are in each?

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.

Buildings with low rent increases near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance daily transit access with building-to-building differences in costs. This page narrows to buildings near the BXM2 bus and highlights those screened for low rent-increase patterns. For building quality signals, South Harlem shows an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 17+ buildings in South Harlem, Manhattan, near the BXM2 bus, filtered for historically low rent increases (bxm2-bus + low-rent-increases). On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using rated-building signals and what tenants share through Q&A. Use the building page details and records-based indicators to narrow to the units that fit your budget and your tolerance for rent-change uncertainty before you apply.

Showing 1–17 of 17 buildings with low rent increases near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

1770 Madison Avenue

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South Harlem

Buildings with low rent increases near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem

Buildings with low rent increases near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem

1770 Madison Avenue

139 West 123 Street

1694 Park Avenue

2041 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd

117 West 116 Street

2018 5 Avenue

166 West 122 Street

240 Lenox Avenue

116 West 121 Street

3 East 115 Street

119 West 117 Street

107 West 119 Street

122 West 117 Street

21 West 120 Street

57 East 117 Street

166 West 121 Street

83 West 119 Street

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