What does “recommended by renters” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a renter-signal filter for buildings in the Upper West Side, intended to help you find places other renters have found useful. You still need to verify building- and unit-specific details directly with the management team.

How many buildings match this Upper West Side page?

There are 145+ buildings in scope on this page (as of 2026-07-07).

Does the renter recommendation guarantee the apartment you choose will match everyone’s experience?

No. Recommendations are building-level signals. Lease terms, unit layout, floor level, and timing can change the day-to-day experience, so confirm details for the exact unit before committing.

What should I confirm before signing a lease, even if a building is recommended?

Confirm the lease term, rent and fee schedule, deposit and any one-time move-in charges, utilities/inclusions, and what’s covered in maintenance. If you rely on a specific feature (storage, laundry access, package handling), ask how it works for that unit.

Where does the information on Openigloo come from?

Openigloo combines renter-driven context (like recommendations and renter Q&A) with open-data building signals. Use it to shortlist, then validate key terms with the building for the unit you want.

Is “recommended by renters” related to rent stabilization or tenant protections?

No, this filter is about renter recommendations, not regulatory status. If you need rent-regulation or specific protections, confirm that separately with the building and your lease documents.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 recommended by renters in Upper West Side

The Upper West Side is a Manhattan neighborhood with 145+ renter-recommended buildings on Openigloo, which makes it easier to compare options without starting from scratch. On Openigloo, rated buildings in Upper West Side have an average building rating of 3.6/5 (across 256 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters in the Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page covers 145+ buildings and pulls together renter-focused signals so you can narrow your search faster. Openigloo helps you cross-check what people say with practical building details from open-data sources and renter Q&A. Use the recommendations to start, then verify the unit-by-unit facts that matter for your lease, move-in date, and monthly costs.

Showing 1–18 of 145 buildings recommended by renters in Upper West Side.

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323 West 96 Street

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Buildings recommended by renters in Upper West Side

Buildings recommended by renters in Upper West Side

323 West 96 Street

304 West 92 Street

101 West 90 Street

240 West 73 Street

189 West 89 Street

752 W End Ave

212 West 91 Street

808 Columbus Avenue

250 West 85 Street

808 West End Avenue

253 West 72 Street

200 W 93 St

200 West 90 Street

2350 Broadway

801 Amsterdam Avenue

255 West 94 Street

372 Central Park West

216 West 100 Street

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