What does “near schools” mean on this page?

It’s a proximity filter that flags buildings near schools. Use it as a starting point for your shortlist, then confirm travel time and school-boundary rules for your specific address and school year.

How many buildings match the near-schools filter in NYC?

187,758+ buildings are included on this page as of 2026-07-07.

Does this filter guarantee a seat at a particular school?

No. Proximity doesn’t determine enrollment. You’ll still need to check district rules, boundaries, and deadlines with the school or your local education authority.

What should I verify before signing a lease for a building near schools?

Verify parking/loading policies, deliveries and package handling, and any lease terms that affect daily routines (quiet hours, entry rules, and common-area access). Also confirm the full monthly cost, including fees and deposits.

Are there fees or restrictions I should watch for?

Yes. Building policies vary. Check the broker fee, security deposit, utility responsibility, and any amenity or move-in fees listed for the specific building before committing.

How does Openigloo help me compare buildings beyond the school proximity?

Use building reviews, open-data signals where available, and tenant Q&A to understand how the building operates. Then bring those questions to tours to confirm what you need in practice.

Can I rely on “near schools” as my only decision factor?

It’s better as one input. Travel time, transit reliability, and your school’s enrollment rules can matter as much as distance—so treat proximity as a filter, not a final answer.

Buildings near schools in NYC

Search buildings near schools in NYC and narrow down to areas that fit your school commute needs. This page covers 187,758+ buildings flagged for proximity to schools, so you can compare multiple blocks without starting from scratch. Openigloo helps you sanity-check what matters before you sign: building context from reviews, open-data signals where available, and renter-to-renter Q&A about how the building runs day to day. Use it to shortlist the buildings you actually want to tour and ask targeted questions about the lease and costs.

Showing 158,473–158,490 of 187,732 buildings near schools in NYC.

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Buildings near schools in NYC

Buildings near schools in NYC

330 West 45 Street

7 Cornelia Street

163 W 17 St

60 East 12 Street

140 Riverside Boulevard

530 East 89 Street

115 East 34 Street

400 West 119 Street

123 Guernsey Street

31 Brooklyn Ave

9 West 31 Street

220 East 24 Street

845 Grand Street

200 W 70 St

235 West 63 Street

52 Clark Street

9 East 32 Street

40 North 4 Street

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