What does “with-elevator” mean on this page?

It indicates the building is flagged on Openigloo as having an elevator. You should still ask the building about elevator operation, elevator access to the unit’s floor, and any restrictions for residents or move-ins.

How does the “5-train” filter work here?

It’s a proximity filter aimed at buildings near the 5 train. Check the building’s exact location on the map and confirm your preferred route, since “near” can mean different walking times depending on where you start.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have an elevator that’s reliable all the time?

No. The elevator filter helps narrow your options, but it doesn’t guarantee day-to-day performance. Use Openigloo’s tenant Q&A and review notes to look for reliability patterns, then ask the super or leasing office directly.

How many buildings match this Upper East Side + elevator + 5-train criteria?

There are 27+ buildings showing on Openigloo under this combination of filters as of 2026-07-07.

How can I use Openigloo signals to avoid surprises?

Look at rated-building details and tenant Q&A for operational notes, then confirm key logistics with the building: elevator access rules, move-in scheduling, and whether there are any restrictions for large deliveries.

Which Upper East Side streets/areas are most in line with the 5-train filter?

Use the map view in Openigloo for this page and compare the walking distance from the closest 5 train stations to each building. Transit proximity varies block to block, so verify your commute route for the times you’ll travel.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 with elevators near the 5 train in Upper East Side

The Upper East Side has 3.8/5 as the average building rating across 17 rated buildings, based on what renters have flagged in their building feedback. (building-level trends; individual units can differ) In this neighborhood scope, you can use Openigloo to cross-check elevator and 5-train proximity against what rated buildings show in practice. That helps you narrow down buildings first, then confirm details directly with management. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with elevators near the 5 train in the Upper East Side, with 27+ options currently showing on Openigloo. Use it to narrow to buildings that are easier to access day to day, then check the specific elevator setup for the unit and move-in. Openigloo helps you compare based on what tenants and renters share, plus building-level signals you can verify. Look for notes from rated buildings, and use the tenant Q&A to confirm how elevators work in practice before you sign.

Showing 1–18 of 27 buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Upper East Side.

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Buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Upper East Side

Buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Upper East Side

920 Park Avenue

157 East 81 Street

49 East 84 Street

333 East 82 Street

179 East 79 Street

176 East 82 Street

957 Park Avenue

1237 Lexington Avenue

900 Park Avenue

119 E 83 St

111 East 80 Street

16 East 80 Street

245 East 53 Street

1438 3 Avenue

59 E 79 St

106 East 81 Street

121 E 82 St

152 East 84 Street

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