What does “best-cleanliness” mean on this Openigloo page?

It’s a multi-signal cleanliness filter that surfaces buildings with stronger cleanliness performance among rated buildings. You should still confirm processes directly with the building, since conditions can change over time.

How does the “5-train” filter affect these buildings?

It scopes results to buildings on the Upper East Side that are near the 5 train, so your shortlist is commute-aware from the start.

Are these 9+ buildings currently available for rent?

This page is scoped by the 5-train + best-cleanliness filters, and shows 9+ eligible buildings right now. Availability can vary by unit, so check individual building pages for current listings.

What should I ask about cleanliness before signing?

Ask about shared-area cleaning frequency, maintenance response times, pest-control approach, and how sanitation issues are handled. Use tenant Q&A on Openigloo as a prompt for your building-specific questions.

Can I rely on cleanliness signals alone?

Signals help you compare options faster, but they are not a guarantee. Use Openigloo’s rated-building signals and tenant Q&A, then verify details with the super/management for the exact unit and move-in timeline.

Do neighborhood conditions around the 5 train affect building cleanliness?

Noise, foot traffic, and loading areas can increase wear-and-tear in some buildings. If that matters to you, read the Q&A for mentions of how the building manages high-traffic areas and recurring sanitation issues.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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 highly rated for cleanliness near the 5 train in Upper East Side

On the Upper East Side, this page focuses on buildings with cleanliness signals and quick access near the 5 train, with 9+ buildings in scope right now. Openigloo’s snapshot shows an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

These Upper East Side buildings are selected for cleanliness signals and proximity to the 5 train, with 9+ eligible buildings right now. On Openigloo, you can sort and compare by cleanliness-focused performance from rated buildings, then confirm details with building notes and tenant Q&A. If you’re viewing multiple buildings near the 5 train, use the page to shortlist quickly and ask the right questions before signing a lease.

Showing 1–9 of 9 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 5 train in Upper East Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

12 East 86 Street

Upper East Side

182 East 86 Street

4.1(6)

Upper East Side

2 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

171 E 81 St

Upper East Side

160 East 84 Street

Upper East Side

151 East 81 Street

3.8(4)

Upper East Side

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

128 East 83 Street

Upper East Side

128 East 85 Street

4.2(3)

Upper East Side

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

121 E 82 St

4.6(3)

Upper East Side

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

171 East 83 Street

4.5(3)

Upper East Side

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 5 train in Upper East Side

Use the 5-train filter to narrow commute routes first, then compare cleanliness signals across the 9+ buildings.
Check each building’s specific cleanliness-related notes and match them to what matters to you (shared areas, maintenance response, pest prevention practices).
Before applying, confirm the lease terms and any move-in costs (security deposit, broker fee, and whether utilities are separate).
Verify building rules in writing: trash/recycling handling, package room access, and any sanitation or pest-control schedules that affect daily life.
If you care about consistency, prioritize rated buildings with cleanliness signals and read the tenant Q&A closely for recurring themes.

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