Buildings with elevators near transit in Upper East Side
Upper East Side buildings in Manhattan are a common pick for renters who want quick access to transit while prioritizing building convenience like elevators. This page focuses on elevator-equipped buildings near transit so you can compare commute practicality alongside building policies. On Openigloo, rated buildings in the Upper East Side average 3.8/5 (across 17 rated buildings) (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page helps you find buildings with elevators near transit in the Upper East Side. You’re looking at 27+ eligible buildings, grouped so you can narrow fast by commute convenience and in-building accessibility. Openigloo brings tenant-first signals together: you can read what rated buildings look like in practice, check apartment availability right now, and use building-level notes from reviews and Q&A to confirm details like building policies, move-in terms, and costs before you apply.
Buildings with elevators near transit in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 27 buildings with elevators near transit in Upper East Side.

920 Park Avenue
Upper East Side

157 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
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49 East 84 Street
Upper East Side

333 East 82 Street
Upper East Side

179 East 79 Street
Upper East Side
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176 East 82 Street
Upper East Side

957 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
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1237 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
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900 Park Avenue
Upper East Side

119 E 83 St
Upper East Side
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111 East 80 Street
Upper East Side

16 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
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245 East 53 Street
Upper East Side

1438 3 Avenue
Upper East Side

59 E 79 St
Upper East Side
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106 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
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121 E 82 St
Upper East Side
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152 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
What to check before for buildings with elevators near transit in Upper East Side
- Confirm “near transit” for your routine route: check the closest subway stops and walk time during off-peak hours.
- Verify the elevator situation in real life: ask whether it’s passenger-only, any service limits, and whether there are any recent outages.
- Before signing, review the full move-in cost (broker fee, deposit, and any building fees) in addition to the monthly rent you see.
- Check building rules that can affect day-to-day use: package delivery process, laundry access, and any restrictions that might impact your schedule.
- Use the elevator feature as a decision factor, not an assumption: confirm accessibility for your specific needs with the property manager.