Top rated buildings near schools in NYC
Browse top rated buildings near schools in NYC, with 155+ buildings that match this area + quality filter. The “near schools” part focuses on proximity, while “top rated” highlights buildings with high Openigloo review scores. On Openigloo, you can compare building-level details and read tenant Q&A alongside reviews. We also surface open-data signals that may affect your move (like basic building attributes and record-based items), so you can screen buildings before you schedule a tour or submit an application.
Top rated buildings near schools in NYC
Showing 37–54 of 155 top rated buildings near schools in NYC.

461 Dean Street
Prospect Heights

80 Dekalb Avenue
Fort Greene
41-42 24 Street
Long Island City

247 East 28 Street
Kips Bay

226 E 70 St
Lenox Hill

155 W 68 St
All Upper West Side

601 West 57 Street
Hell's Kitchen

235 West 56 Street
Midtown
186 North 6 Street
Williamsburg

4720 Center Blvd
Hunters Point

66 Rockwell Place
Fort Greene

242 West 53 Street
Midtown
630 1 Avenue
Murray Hill
1 Irving Place
Gramercy Park

304 West 92 Street
Upper West Side
250 1 Avenue
Stuyvesant Town/PCV

66 West 38 Street
Midtown South

200 West 26 Street
Chelsea
What to check before choosing a top rated building near schools in NYC
- Use the “near schools” filter to narrow by commute and pickup/drop-off convenience, then confirm the exact school address and walking time on your end.
- Check the building’s “top rated” basis in reviews and tenant Q&A, and pay attention to recurring themes (noise, maintenance, responsiveness, move-in process).
- Before signing, ask what’s included in the monthly cost beyond rent (utilities, parking, storage) and confirm any one-time fees required at move-in.
- If a building looks solid online, verify logistics in person: doorman/package procedures, elevator access, laundry/filters, and any planned construction.
- Use the building page to cross-check dates and documentation you’ll need for your application, especially if there are special requirements for your situation.