High-rise buildings near the M2 bus in Upper East Side
Upper East Side in Manhattan is a dense residential area where many renters prioritize predictable commutes and building consistency. If you’re looking at high-rise buildings near the M2 bus, you can use Openigloo to compare building signals in one place before you contact management. For this neighborhood scope, avg_building_rating is 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers high-rise buildings near the M2 bus in the Upper East Side, with 28+ buildings currently in scope. Use the filters to narrow by building height and the transit route access that matches your commute. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using renter-first signals like ratings from rated buildings, plus building facts surfaced from open-data and what tenants share in Q&A. That way, you can sanity-check the details that matter before you apply or sign a lease.
High-rise buildings near the M2 bus in Upper East Side
Showing 19–28 of 28 high-rise buildings near the M2 bus in Upper East Side.
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1020 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
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1221 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side

12 East 86 Street
Upper East Side

145 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
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1067 Madison Avenue
Upper East Side
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1009 Park Avenue
Upper East Side

985 5 Avenue
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 choosing a high-rise building near the M2 bus in Upper East Side
- Start with the filter pair (high-rise + M2 bus): confirm the walking time to your usual stop during the hours you’ll commute.
- Read the building’s rating summary across rated buildings, and skim renter Q&A for recurring issues (noise, package handling, maintenance follow-through).
- For high-rises, verify practical details directly with the building: elevator reliability, laundry setup, bike storage, and any move-in scheduling rules.
- Check apartment-level costs beyond the asking rent (security deposit, any broker/administrative fees, and utility breakdown) so your monthly total is workable.
- If the building shows restrictions in the Q&A or building notes, confirm them in writing before submitting an application (approval process, documentation, and timelines).