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 choosing a building 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.