Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Upper East Side
On the Upper East Side, renters tend to focus on practicality: getting around easily and finding buildings that fit their day-to-day routines. This page surfaces 13+ buildings in the neighborhood that are near transit and recommended by renters. Rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find 13+ Upper East Side buildings that match two renter-focused filters: near transit and recommended-by-renters. Use this page to shortlist buildings based on where you want to live in the neighborhood and how other renters rate their experience. Openigloo helps you narrow choices with rated building signals, plus what renters highlight in reviews and tenant Q&A. You can also cross-check practical details (fees, move-in timing, and building policies) before you commit to a viewing or lease.
Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Upper East Side
Showing 1–13 of 13 buildings recommended by renters near transit in Upper East Side.
/-73.955369,40.778294,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
164 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.955213,40.778208,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
174 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
12 East 86 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.954645,40.778693,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
182 East 86 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.955449,40.778338,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
162 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956532,40.77585,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
171 E 81 St
Upper East Side
160 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957237,40.776188,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.95744,40.777522,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
128 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956599,40.778815,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
128 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.958946,40.776486,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
106 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957915,40.777331,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
121 E 82 St
Upper East Side
/-73.955636,40.77714,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
171 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near transit in Upper East Side
- Use the near-transit filter to prioritize commutes, then open each building to confirm the closest subway exits and actual walking time.
- Sort through recommended-by-renters signals, and read recent feedback for patterns that matter to you (noise, responsiveness, maintenance follow-through).
- Before applying, verify the full move-in cost beyond the asking rent: any broker fee, security/deposit requirements, and typical monthly charges that may come with the lease.
- Check building rules that can affect day-to-day life (guest policy, package handling, laundry access, and any schedule limits).
- If you need specific accessibility accommodations, confirm them with the building directly since online pages may not reflect unit-by-unit differences.