What does “low-rent-increases” mean on this page?

It’s a filter meant to surface buildings where rent-change patterns tend to be lower based on available signals. You should still verify the renewal terms, notice requirements, and any projected rent changes directly with the building for your specific lease.

What does “near-transit” mean here?

It groups buildings close to common transit access so you spend less time commuting. Use the building’s address and confirm your route and walking time based on the exact stations you’ll use.

How should I use Openigloo for these buildings?

Start by comparing rated-building signals and the building details shown on Openigloo, then shortlist the addresses that fit your commute. Before signing, cross-check the lease language with the building or leasing office.

Will “low rent increases near transit” guarantee my renewal won’t change much?

No. The filter is a starting point to find buildings that often show slower rent changes, but individual leases and renewal outcomes can vary. Ask for renewal-history context and the specific terms that apply to your unit.

What extra costs should I plan for besides the asking rent?

Even when rent increases are lower, you still need to confirm the full monthly and move-in cost: broker fees, deposits, utility responsibilities, and any one-time move-in or building fees listed for that unit.

Are there any tenant risks I should ask about when I tour?

Yes. Ask about noise/maintenance issues that can matter near transit, the building’s current policies (packages, repairs, elevator access), and how quickly maintenance requests are handled. Then get any key answers in writing when possible.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 with low rent increases near transit in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood page focused on buildings that match a low-rent-increase + near-transit filter, with 86+ buildings in scope on Openigloo. For guidance while you compare options, South Harlem has an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 86+ buildings in South Harlem, Manhattan that match a low-rent-increase + near-transit filter. Use this page to narrow your search to buildings where rent-change patterns tend to be slower and where you’re not far from subway access. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated-building signals, plus unit-level details where available. You can also read what other renters asked and documented, and use NYC open-records context when it’s present, so you can confirm the real-world terms with the building before you commit.

Showing 55–72 of 86 buildings with low rent increases near transit in South Harlem.

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240 Lenox Avenue

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South Harlem

Buildings with low rent increases near transit in South Harlem

Buildings with low rent increases near transit in South Harlem

240 Lenox Avenue

207 West 115 Street

280 West 115 Street

116 West 121 Street

1516 Park Avenue

394 Manhattan Avenue

3 East 115 Street

228 West 123 Street

314 West 116 Street

119 West 117 Street

2200 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

61 Lenox Ave

268 West 120 Street

107 West 119 Street

122 West 117 Street

1845 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

21 West 120 Street

303 West 111 Street

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