What does “recommended by renters” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter built from renter feedback on buildings. Use it to shortlist options, then confirm details directly with the building because individual units and experiences can differ.

How does the “C train” filter work for South Harlem buildings?

It scopes the results to buildings near the C train route in South Harlem. Still verify your exact station and walking time for your preferred route and schedule.

Are all buildings on this page currently available?

This page focuses on renter-recommended buildings near the C train. Availability can still vary by date and unit, so check what’s currently advertised on Openigloo before you commit to tours.

What should I confirm before signing a lease?

Confirm the full cost breakdown (including deposit and any broker fee if applicable), the start date, utility responsibility, and any building policies that affect move-in or day-to-day use.

How current are Openigloo’s signals and renter feedback?

Renter feedback and building signals are based on what’s recorded in Openigloo. For time-sensitive items like pricing, rules, and availability, always ask the leasing office for the latest details.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this 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 C train in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look at commute convenience when comparing buildings, especially around key subway lines. On Openigloo, this page pulls 27+ buildings in-scope for the C-train commute and renter recommendations. For a quick sense of the building stock, rated buildings in South Harlem average 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings recommended by renters near the C train in South Harlem, with 27+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. Use the filters to narrow by what renters tend to favor and by the C-train commute route. Openigloo helps you compare options using renter feedback and open-data signals, so you can spot patterns before you tour. You can also review building-level details and tenant Q&A to pressure-test commute, building practices, and day-to-day living fit.

Showing 19–27 of 27 buildings recommended by renters near the C train in South Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

159 W 118 St

4.4(3)

South Harlem

No evictions

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

271 West 119 Street

South Harlem

2053 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

4.3(3)

South Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1949 7 Avenue

South Harlem

2128 8 Avenue

South Harlem

301 W 112 St

South Harlem

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

309 West 121 Street

South Harlem

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the C train in South Harlem

Confirm the commute: check the exact stop(s) you’ll use on the C line and how long it takes during your typical time window.
Use the “recommended-by-renters” filter as a starting point, then compare building-level specifics like move-in timing, lease flexibility, and any recurring tenant concerns.
Verify costs beyond rent: ask for the full monthly picture (broker fee if applicable, deposit, and utilities) before you sign.
Check the building’s listing availability on Openigloo before planning tours, since availability can change quickly.
If you have questions about building policies, look at renter Q&A first and then ask the leasing office for the official answers. Documentation requirements can vary by building.

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36 buildings

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35 buildings

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34 buildings

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33 buildings

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26 buildings

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23 buildings

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20 buildings

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18 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in South Harlem

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Buildings with low eviction rates in South Harlem

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Buildings with low litigation rates in South Harlem

960 buildings

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461 buildings

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