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 19–35 of 35 high-rise buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side.
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944 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
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1020 Park Avenue
Upper East Side

1438 3 Avenue
Upper East Side
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1221 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side

12 East 86 Street
Upper East Side
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182 East 86 Street
Upper East Side

160 East 84 Street
Upper East Side

145 East 81 Street
Upper East Side

150 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
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1067 Madison Avenue
Upper East Side

171 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
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1009 Park Avenue
Upper East Side

985 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
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151 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
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995 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
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178 E 80 St
Upper East Side
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1036 Park Avenue
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.