High-rise buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side
The Upper East Side in Manhattan is a dense rental area where you can target specific transit access. On Openigloo, this page focuses on high-rise buildings near the 5 train, using building-level signals to help you compare options without starting from scratch. For Upper East Side, the average building rating is 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find high-rise buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side, with 35+ buildings to explore on Openigloo. This page is filtered for tall buildings (35+ floors) and locations along the 5 train corridor within the neighborhood. Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings by rated building signals and tenant Q&A, then confirm details with the management before you sign. You can compare what people report day-to-day and cross-check that against what the building says about move-in terms, fees, and any eligibility requirements.
High-rise buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 35 high-rise buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side.

920 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.958544,40.775098,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1143 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.956596,40.779544,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
111 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.96274,40.777858,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
994 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.962489,40.77675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
21 East 79 Street
Upper East Side

179 East 79 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.959466,40.777926,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
962 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.960973,40.778988,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
16 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.958058,40.776474,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.960367,40.781136,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1045 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.959028,40.77712,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
949 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.956431,40.777875,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1237 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.956727,40.779692,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
108 East 86 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.960694,40.776116,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
900 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.958905,40.77722,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
951 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.961404,40.776634,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
42 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.959573,40.777565,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
950 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.959162,40.775317,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 East 79 Street
Upper East Side
What to check before for high-rise buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side
- Filter meaning: “high-rise” is 35+ floors, and “5 train” means you’re focusing on buildings near the 5 line within Upper East Side.
- Start with rated buildings: use the average rating and the number of rated buildings to gauge how consistent experiences are.
- Confirm the full move-in cost: ask about deposit, any broker-related fees, and utility expectations beyond base rent.
- Verify building-specific rules (especially for amenities and any building policies) in the listing and directly with management before applying.
- For leases and availability, check current “with available apartments” status per building, since openings change quickly.