Buildings recommended by renters in Upper East Side
Upper East Side buildings in Manhattan are a common search target when renters want a neighborhood with a lot of options close together. Use the renter recommendations on Openigloo to narrow from broad searches to buildings people have already chosen and discussed. For Upper East Side building signals, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find buildings in the Upper East Side (Manhattan) that Openigloo renters have recommended. This page currently covers 13+ eligible buildings, so you can narrow your search without starting from scratch. Openigloo brings building-level signals together with what people actually report day to day. Use rated-building info, renter recommendations, and practical Q&A so you can spot patterns (maintenance, management responsiveness, noise, and move-in logistics) before you sign a lease.
Buildings recommended by renters in Upper East Side
Showing 1–13 of 13 buildings recommended by renters in Upper East Side.
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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
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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
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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 in Upper East Side
- Use the renter recommendations to shortlist buildings, then cross-check the details that affect your move-in (available units, lease terms, and any move-in requirements).
- Review building notes for fees and policies beyond rent, like deposits, application requirements, and any standard add-on costs that show up at move-in.
- Confirm the basics in writing before touring or applying: included utilities (if any), laundry access, package handling, and any restrictions that could affect your routine.
- If you have specific needs, use the building pages to filter by your priorities and then verify them directly with the super or leasing office (policies can vary by unit).
- Treat any “recommended” signal as a starting point, not a guarantee for your specific unit; ask how your exact layout and timeline would be handled.