What does “recommended by renters” mean on this page?

It means Openigloo’s building pages include renter-sourced signals and review-backed context that help other renters decide what to consider first in South Harlem.

How should I interpret “near the M3 bus” for these buildings?

Use it as a starting filter. Confirm the closest stop(s) and your expected walking time from the specific building entrance before you apply or sign.

Are these buildings only in South Harlem proper?

This page is scoped to the South Harlem neighborhood in Manhattan. Still, confirm each address location relative to the bus and your daily commute.

What should I verify before paying any application or holding fee?

Ask management about total move-in costs, the next available unit (if any), lease terms, and any building requirements for approval (income documentation, guarantors, or co-signers).

Where do the building details come from?

Openigloo surfaces building page information that can include renter feedback plus open-data signals where available, but you should still confirm details directly with the building or leasing office.

Are there any patterns I should watch for around bus corridors?

Many renters focus on day-to-day factors like street noise, deliveries, and how building staff handle maintenance requests. Use the renter context to guide what questions to ask.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 M3 bus in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood scoped here for 28+ eligible buildings recommended by renters near the M3 bus, with an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings. If you’re using Openigloo to compare options, start with the rated buildings and filter further based on what affects your daily life near the bus route (commute timing, building responsiveness, and day-to-day usability). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page shows buildings recommended by renters near the M3 bus in South Harlem, with 28+ buildings currently in the eligible set. Use Openigloo to narrow by what matters to you: renter recommendations, building-level signals, and review-backed details. When you’re comparing options, read the tenant feedback, check open-data context surfaced on the building pages, and use the same criteria you’d verify in person or with management before signing a lease.

Showing 19–28 of 28 buildings recommended by renters near the M3 bus 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

2 West 111 Street

South Harlem

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 choosing a building recommended by renters near the M3 bus in South Harlem

Confirm the exact M3 stop you’ll use most often, since “near the bus” can mean different walking times block to block.
Review the renter-recommended notes for patterns like noise from traffic, building responsiveness, and how quickly issues get handled.
Cross-check monthly totals: the asking rent alone doesn’t cover deposits, potential broker fees, and any building-required move-in costs.
Check lease terms and renewal practices with the current management team; even within the same neighborhood, building policies can differ.
If you’re sensitive to commute time, compare routes during peak hours (walking + wait time), not just distance on a map.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

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65 buildings

All Upper West Side

61 buildings

Hamilton Heights

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Washington Heights

46 buildings

Upper West Side

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the M3 bus in South Harlem

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M3 bus in South Harlem

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Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the M3 bus in South Harlem

38 buildings

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37 buildings

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36 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M3 bus in South Harlem

36 buildings

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35 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M3 bus in South Harlem

26 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the M3 bus in South Harlem

24 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the M3 bus in South Harlem

21 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the M3 bus in South Harlem

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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

Buildings with low open violation rates in South Harlem

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Buildings with low rent increases in South Harlem

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Buildings recommended by renters near the M3 bus in South Harlem