What does “near subway lines” mean on this page?

It’s a location-based filter that groups Upper West Side buildings by proximity to subway access. Use it to start with commute convenience, then verify distances for your exact unit on the tour.

How many Upper West Side buildings match this filter right now?

This page currently shows 2,146+ buildings that match the “near subway lines” scope.

How does Openigloo help when comparing buildings nearby subway access?

You can cross-check building details with tenant reviews and tenant Q&A, then use open-data signals where available to understand what you’re walking into before you apply.

Is a high rating the only thing I should consider?

No. The page includes an average rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings, but that’s not the same as fit for your unit. Look for recurring issues in Q&A and confirm details directly with management.

What should I ask the landlord or super before applying?

Ask about noise exposure, package/delivery handling, laundry and building access rules, any move-in requirements, and how they handle maintenance requests once you’re in.

Are there common commute trade-offs with subway-adjacent buildings?

Often, the biggest trade-offs are noise, foot traffic, or street-facing exposure. If you want quiet, request unit-specific checks and test the apartment at different times if possible.

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 near subway lines in Upper West Side

The Upper West Side is a Manhattan neighborhood with a large inventory of residential buildings, including many options that are convenient to subway access. On Openigloo, you can filter to focus on buildings near subway lines and compare what matters to daily life. For renters evaluating building quality signals, Upper West Side shows an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings near subway lines in the Upper West Side. Right now, Openigloo shows 2,146+ eligible buildings across the neighborhood, so you can focus on commutes first and then narrow by building signals. Openigloo combines what renters report with building-level information and open-data signals, so you can compare options with more context. Use reviews, explore building details, and check tenant Q&A before you tour or apply.

Showing 1,189–1,206 of 2,146 buildings near subway lines in Upper West Side.