What does “low-rent-increases” mean on this page?

It’s a filter for buildings where the rent-increase pattern is flagged as lower than typical. Still, confirm the exact rent-change and renewal terms that apply to your specific unit when you talk to leasing.

How does the “near the R train” part work?

The R-train filter focuses your search on buildings that are positioned for an R-train commute. Always confirm the closest station entrance and your walking/transit time for your actual route.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have the same rent-increase behavior for every unit?

No. Rent rules and outcomes can depend on the unit’s situation. Use this page to find candidates, then verify renewal and rent-change details directly with the building.

What should I ask before signing, besides the asking rent?

Ask for the complete move-in breakdown (any deposits and lease fees), whether utilities are included, and any recurring monthly charges. Also confirm heating/hot water responsibility and any key building rules.

How reliable are the signals behind the low-rent-increase filter?

Openigloo helps you compare building-level signals using available records and tenant-focused info, but it is still important to verify the specific terms that apply to the unit you want.

How can I use reviews and tenant Q&A effectively here?

Look for recurring themes relevant to rent changes and resident experience, then cross-check with concrete answers from staff about renewal timing, charges, and how updates are communicated.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

Buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Long Island City

Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood where you can compare buildings with R-train access and rent-increase patterns that may be more predictable than typical. On Openigloo, you can browse 24+ eligible buildings in this neighborhood scope. For building quality signals, Long Island City has a 3.9/5 average building rating across 23 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Long Island City, Queens with low-rent-increase protections and close access to the R train, with 24+ buildings to explore on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to narrow by building-level signals, then read what rated buildings and tenant-reported details suggest about day-to-day living. You can also cross-check open-data context and ask the right questions early, so you do not waste time on a building that does not match your needs.

Showing 19–24 of 24 buildings with low rent increases near the R train in Long Island City.

Rent-stabilized

36-37 31 Street

4.0(2)

Long Island City

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

38-11 31 Street

4.5(2)

Long Island City

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

24-15 Queens Plaza N

Long Island City

3805 Crescent Street

Long Island City

32-04 38 Avenue

3.9(1)

Long Island City

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

39-40 30 Street

4.4(1)

Long Island City

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with low rent increases near the R train in Long Island City

Confirm what “low-rent increases” means for the specific building and unit during your lease term (rules can vary by regulation and renewal situation).
Verify the R train commute fit in real time: walk time to the closest station entrance, and whether nearby stops match your schedule.
Before applying, ask about the full move-in cost beyond rent (e.g., deposits, any broker/lease fees, and utility responsibility if not included).
Check the unit basics that affect budgeting and comfort: heating/hot water setup, laundry access, and any recurring building fees.
If you are planning to negotiate or renew, request the most recent rent history and renewal/charge details in writing so expectations are clear.

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