What does “low historic violations” mean on Openigloo?

It’s an open-records-based filter meant to surface buildings with fewer documented historical issues. You should still review the building’s details and dates and ask the management team what has changed since those records.

How does the “near the 1 train” part of the filter work?

It scopes results to buildings in Washington Heights around the 1 train corridor. It’s a location filter for search convenience, not a guarantee about noise, foot traffic, or actual travel time for your specific route.

Are these buildings automatically safe or problem-free?

No. The filter is based on records that may lag current conditions. Use it as a starting point, then verify fixes and ask for the latest status directly from the building.

Why can violation records and building conditions differ?

Open records reflect documented history, and timing can vary. Some issues may be resolved after the record date, while new issues may not yet appear in the data.

How should I compare multiple buildings in Washington Heights?

Pick a short list, then compare the same items: the specific violation categories and dates, any recent remediation information the landlord can provide, and your full move-in costs.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Buildings with low historical violations near the 1 train in Washington Heights

Washington Heights in Manhattan is a dense residential area where renters often balance commute needs with building-by-building due diligence. This page focuses on buildings aligned to a 1-train corridor and a low-historic-violations signal. For Washington Heights, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with low historic violations near the 1 train in Washington Heights, with 11+ eligible buildings right now. Use it to narrow down buildings based on an open-records compliance signal plus location around the 1 train. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with practical filters, building details, and tenant-written context. You can also cross-check what you see on the page with building-specific questions before applying or signing, since records and real-world conditions can differ by timing.

Showing 1–11 of 11 buildings with low historical violations near the 1 train in Washington Heights.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

618 W 164 St

Washington Heights

645 West 162 Street

Washington Heights

838 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights

621 West 171 Street

Washington Heights

4232 Broadway

Washington Heights

853 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights

508 West 167 Street

3.3(2)

Washington Heights

2 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

779 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights

501 West 158 Street

3.3(1)

Washington Heights

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

509 West 170 Street

Washington Heights

556 West 156 Street

Washington Heights

What to check before for buildings with low historical violations near the 1 train in Washington Heights

Start with the “low historic violations” filter, then confirm the specific violation categories and dates shown for each building on the building page.
Use the “near the 1 train” location filter to reduce commute friction, but still verify the closest entrance/stop from your exact unit area.
Ask what’s documented versus what’s been fixed recently (repairs, inspection follow-ups), especially if a violation record is older.
Check lease terms and move-in costs in full: deposits, any broker fee, and utilities can change your monthly budget beyond the headline rent.
If you’re comparing multiple buildings, shortlist 3–5 and request the same questions in writing so you can compare answers cleanly.

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