What does “low-open-violations” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a screening filter based on open violation signals from NYC open records. It helps you compare buildings, but it doesn’t replace asking the building directly about current maintenance and any recent issues.

What does the “m12-bus” filter cover?

It narrows results to buildings near the M12 bus corridor in West Chelsea so you can prioritize commute along that route. It’s location-based, so you’ll still want to confirm exact walking time and stop locations during your search.

How many West Chelsea buildings match this multi-filter view?

Openigloo shows 77+ buildings that fit both the low-open-violations filter and the M12 bus location filter (as of 2026-07-07).

Are the violation signals up to date?

NYC open-records data can lag real-world conditions. Use the filter as a starting point, then ask management for the current status of any relevant items and request details during your lease conversation.

How should I use the building rating in this search?

Treat the rating as a high-level signal. For this page, the neighborhood stats show 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings. Read the renter context in Openigloo and confirm details that matter for your specific unit and lease terms.

What should I confirm before I sign a lease, even if violations look low?

Confirm unit-specific condition (heat, hot water, pests history), maintenance response expectations, and whether anything is planned or underway. Also verify move-in requirements, deposits/fees, and any building rules that could affect your daily routine.

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 with low open violation rates near the M12 bus in West Chelsea

West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood you can search with building-level filters. This page focuses on buildings near the M12 bus corridor and uses open-violation signals to help narrow what to consider. In West Chelsea, buildings are rated 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings in West Chelsea with low open violation rates, plus access to the M12 bus corridor. Right now there are 77+ eligible buildings to explore using this multi-filter view. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building ratings from rated buildings, open-data violation signals, and renter-focused context like what people mention in Q&A. You can compare candidates side by side, then confirm specifics directly with the building or management before you sign a lease.

Showing 73–77 of 77 buildings with low open violation rates near the M12 bus in West Chelsea.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

409 West 24 Street

4.4(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

537 West 27 Street

4.0(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

413 West 22 Street

3.8(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

421 West 21 Street

West Chelsea

425 West 21 Street

4.9(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with low open violation rates near the M12 bus in West Chelsea

Use the filters together: start with “low-open-violations” to screen for fewer open issues, then keep “m12-bus” to prioritize commute along the M12 corridor.
Check the building’s live status: confirm there are apartments with available move-in dates and ask whether any new complaints have been filed since the data was last updated.
Review the rating on rated buildings (here: 3.8/5) and read what renters highlight about responsiveness, maintenance timing, and common friction points.
Ask about the full cost plan, not just rent: deposits, broker fees (if applicable), and utilities can change the monthly total even when conditions look better in open records.
Before touring, confirm practical access details: route walking time to the M12 stops, elevator condition, and any building rules that affect your move-in process.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

Hell's Kitchen

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West Village

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Chelsea

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All Upper West Side

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Hudson Yards

21 buildings

Midtown

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