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 19–35 of 35 high-rise buildings near transit in Upper East Side.
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944 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
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1020 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
1438 3 Avenue
Upper East Side
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1221 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
12 East 86 Street
Upper East Side
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182 East 86 Street
Upper East Side
160 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
145 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
150 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
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1067 Madison Avenue
Upper East Side
171 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
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1009 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
985 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
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151 East 85 Street
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 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.