High-rise buildings near the 6 train in Upper East Side
The Upper East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize predictable daily routines and access to major transit. On Openigloo, you can search building options within the neighborhood and narrow further by filters like building type and transit proximity. For this scope, Upper East Side has an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find high-rise buildings near the 6 train on the Upper East Side. This Openigloo page narrows to 35+ buildings matching the 6-train + high-rise filter pair, so you can focus on commute-aligned options. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with practical signals like rated buildings, plus unit and building details surfaced alongside tenant Q&A. You can read what current and past renters noticed, then confirm the specifics that matter for your move with the building directly.
High-rise buildings near the 6 train in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 35 high-rise buildings near the 6 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 choosing a high-rise building near the 6 train in Upper East Side
- Confirm the practical commute: check the exact nearest 6-train stop from the building’s address, not just “near the line.”
- Filter to high-rise, then verify day-to-day details (elevator count, package handling, laundry access, and whether maintenance response times are discussed in tenant Q&A).
- Compare building amenities and policies side-by-side before touring (move-in timing, bike storage, common-area rules, and visitor procedures).
- Before signing, ask about costs beyond rent: deposits, move-in fees, utility expectations, and any required documentation for leasing.
- If you’re sensitive to noise, ask what the building reports about street traffic and rail sound, and look for mentions in tenant Q&A (especially for buildings closest to transit).