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.
Buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Upper East Side
Showing 19–27 of 27 buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Upper East Side.
145 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
151 East 82 Street
Upper East Side
150 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
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172-28 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
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150 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
985 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
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151 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
104 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
167 East 82 Street
Upper East Side
What to check before for buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Upper East Side
- Start by filtering for “with-elevator” and then confirm the elevator serves the floor your unit is on (and whether there are any shared or limited-service patterns).
- Because you’re also filtering “near the 5 train,” confirm your exact walking route and how it changes at night or during service disruptions.
- Use the tenant Q&A and rated-building notes to understand day-to-day reliability: waiting time, maintenance responsiveness, and any recurring issues.
- Before applying, confirm move-in requirements tied to elevators (scheduling, package handling, freight rules) and ask how large items move in.
- Verify the FULL move-in picture beyond rent, including deposits and any building fees that affect total monthly cost after you take the unit.