High-rise buildings near transit in Upper East Side
Upper East Side (Manhattan) is a large, dense area where commute access matters, especially for renters comparing taller buildings. On Openigloo, this page is limited to high-rise buildings near transit to help you narrow what to tour. For Upper East Side specifically, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Search high-rise buildings near transit in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This Openigloo page covers 35+ buildings that match both filters, so you can narrow by height and commute convenience without scrolling through unrelated inventory. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with renter-first details: rated buildings, building pages built from open-data signals, and questions from tenants to help you pressure-test fees, policies, and building maintenance before you sign a lease.
High-rise buildings near transit in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 35 high-rise buildings near transit 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 for high-rise buildings near transit in Upper East Side
- Confirm what “near transit” means for your commute: check the closest station exits and walking time at your typical hour.
- Verify the building is truly high-rise in practice (35+ floors) and ask about elevator reliability, package delivery flow, and move-in logistics.
- Use the rated-building score as a starting point, then read tenant Q&A for recurring themes like noise, responsiveness, and common-area upkeep.
- Before applying, review full move-in costs (security deposit, any broker fee, and utilities) since they can vary by building even when rents look similar.
- If a building advertises amenities that affect daily life (gym, doorman services, parking), confirm current availability and any related monthly fees.