What does “near transit” mean on this Washington Heights buildings page?

It’s a filter that prioritizes buildings based on proximity/access to transit in Washington Heights. Transit convenience can still differ by exact route and your building entrance, so confirm commute times for your specific stops.

What does “recommended by renters” mean here?

It means the buildings included are ones renters have actively engaged with on Openigloo—typically reflected through rating signals and renter-written feedback. Still, renter experiences can vary by unit, floor, and layout.

How many buildings match these filters in Washington Heights?

As of 2026-07-07, there are 46+ eligible buildings for “near-transit” plus “recommended-by-renters” in Washington Heights on Openigloo.

Should I rely on the filter results alone when contacting a building?

No. Use the page to shortlist, then confirm the details directly: availability, actual lease terms, and any building-specific requirements (including move-in docs and fees) that can affect your total monthly cost.

Do renter recommendations cover every unit equally?

Not necessarily. Comments and ratings reflect experiences at specific apartments and conditions. Check whether the unit you’re considering is similar (street vs. courtyard, floor level, layout) to what renters described.

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 recommended by renters near transit in Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters can find buildings with transit access and tenant-driven guidance on Openigloo. On this page, you’re filtering for buildings recommended by renters and near transit, with 46+ eligible buildings. Openigloo shows Washington Heights buildings with an average rating of 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters near transit in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Openigloo has 46+ eligible buildings for this multi-filter: “near-transit” plus “recommended-by-renters.” Use this page to compare what renters flag as workable while still verifying unit details with the building. Openigloo brings renter-written signals (ratings, written feedback, and Q&A where available) plus open-data indicators so you can narrow faster, then confirm the specifics before signing.

Showing 37–46 of 46 buildings recommended by renters near transit in Washington Heights.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

537 Edgecombe Ave

Washington Heights

555 W 160 St

Washington Heights

1963 Amsterdam Avenue

3.1(3)

Washington Heights

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1090 St Nicholas Avenue

Washington Heights

100 Audubon Avenue

Washington Heights

623 West 170 Street

3.5(3)

Washington Heights

3 evictions

32 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

712 West 173 Street

Washington Heights

839 Riverside Drive

Washington Heights

279 Fort Washington Avenue

4.0(3)

Washington Heights

1 eviction

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

561 West 163 Street

Washington Heights

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near transit in Washington Heights

Expect a mix of buildings where transit access is part of the match, plus renter feedback that guided which buildings made the list.
Before applying, confirm the exact route and walking time from your likely stop, since “near transit” can vary by entrance, time of day, and route.
Use the building page to review any tenant-reported issues and ask follow-up questions through the building’s Q&A or contact flow.
Verify all costs beyond the advertised rent (move-in requirements, deposits, and any broker or admin fees) before you commit to a lease term.
If you’re sensitive to noise or foot traffic, compare renter comments by building and street block, then ask about windows, insulation, and street-facing units.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

238 buildings

Yorkville

149 buildings

Upper West Side

145 buildings

Lenox Hill

136 buildings

All Upper West Side

115 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

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