What does “low-rent-increases” mean on this buildings page?

It’s a building-level filter based on observed rent-change patterns. It helps you start with buildings that tend to have smaller increases, but you still need to verify the exact renewal and increase language for the specific unit and lease term.

How does “near the M96 bus” work for this page?

It limits results to buildings in the Upper West Side that match the page’s M96-bus proximity criteria. Treat it as a starting location filter, then confirm the walk time and access during your usual hours.

Are these buildings rent-stabilized or part of rent-regulated programs?

The page focuses on low rent increases and nearby transit, not on a guarantee of rent-regulation status. Check the lease for the legal rent type and ask the building or broker what category applies to the unit you’re considering.

Do I need to worry about deposits, fees, or utilities even if increases are low?

Yes. Low rent increase patterns don’t remove move-in costs. Confirm the full monthly picture (rent plus any required add-ons) and what’s included, including utilities and any building-required fees.

How reliable are the rent-increase signals compared to what the building tells me?

They’re helpful for narrowing and comparison, but they aren’t a substitute for your lease documents. Ask for a written renewal description and how future increases are handled for your specific lease start date.

How can I use Openigloo reviews and Q&A effectively for my shortlist?

Skim for recurring answers on management responsiveness, repair timelines, and how increases or renewals are explained. Then cross-check that the unit’s offered terms match what renters reported.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 low rent increases near the M96 bus in Upper West Side

Upper West Side buildings in Manhattan are a common choice for renters who want strong transit access and a neighborhood feel, with a live set of 211+ buildings matching the page’s low-rent-increase + M96 bus criteria. Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings in this neighborhood (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings with low rent increases near the M96 bus on the Upper West Side. This page covers 211+ eligible buildings and combines two signals (low-rent-increase filter + M96-bus proximity) so you can focus your search area. On Openigloo, you can compare building details using tenant-first context: review notes, open-data signals where available, and Q&A from renters who asked about application timelines, maintenance, and how the building handles rent changes.

Showing 109–126 of 211 buildings with low rent increases near the M96 bus in Upper West Side.

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949 West End Avenue

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

Buildings with low rent increases near the M96 bus in Upper West Side

Buildings with low rent increases near the M96 bus in Upper West Side

949 West End Avenue

127 West 96 Street

487 Columbus Avenue

838 West End Avenue

144 West 86 Street

129 West 88 Street

320 West 83 Street

251 West 97 Street

113 West 82 Street

345 W 85 St

233 West 83 Street

65 West 95 Street

170 West 83 Street

204 West 94 Street

100 West 93 Street

309 West 106 Street

54 West 85 Street

300 West 107 Street

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