What does “rent-stabilized” mean on this page?

It refers to the regulatory category for apartments under rent stabilization rules and the related renewal protections. Building policies can still vary, so confirm renewal terms and documentation requirements with the landlord or managing agent.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have apartments available right now?

This page is scoped to buildings that match the neighborhood + M2 bus + rent-stabilized filters. Availability can change, so check the current apartment details shown on Openigloo for each building.

How can I use Openigloo to compare buildings beyond the asking rent?

Look at the rated-building score, read tenant Q&A and reviews for maintenance, management responsiveness, and noise patterns, and cross-check unit details shown on Openigloo before you apply.

Does “near the M2 bus” mean the building is right on the route?

Not necessarily. It means the building matches the M2-bus proximity criteria in the Openigloo scope. Treat it as a commute shortcut and confirm walking time to the specific stops you plan to use.

What should I ask about before signing a lease for a rent-stabilized apartment?

Ask how renewals are handled for the specific unit/lease, what paperwork is required, and any building-level rules that affect move-in or ongoing tenancy (laundry, storage, pets, and utility responsibilities if listed).

Is the rent-stabilized filter the same as income-restricted or subsidized housing?

No. Rent-stabilized is not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA/HPD/Section 8, or housing-lottery/affordable-housing programs. This page is scoped to the rent-stabilized regulatory category, not affordability programs.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M2 bus in Upper West Side

Upper West Side buildings give renters a mix of residential streets and quick access to major transit, with the M2 bus providing a straightforward corridor through the area. This page focuses on rent-stabilized buildings that also match the M2-bus proximity scope. For Upper West Side, rated buildings average 3.6/5 (across 256 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in the Upper West Side with rent-stabilized apartments near the M2 bus. You can browse 219+ eligible buildings and filter by the rent-stabilized category, which includes protections tied to the regulation and renewal process. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by pairing live building inventory with signals like rated-building scores and unit-level details, plus tenant-focused context from Q&A and reviews. Use it to compare buildings side by side, then verify specifics directly with the management before you commit to a lease.

Showing 127–144 of 219 buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M2 bus in Upper West Side.

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M2 bus in Upper West Side

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near the M2 bus in Upper West Side

27 West 96 Street

248 W 105 St

16 West 82 Street

295 Central Park West

275 Central Park West

70 West 95 Street

392 Central Park West

5 West 86 Street

350 Central Park West

101 West 87 Street

240 West 104 Street

929 West End Avenue

244 W 103 St

50 West 90 Street

100 West 87 Street

309 West 109 Street

51 West 86 Street

40 West 95 Street

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