Buildings with low open violation rates near the A train in South Jamaica

It means the building is flagged with relatively low counts of open violations in the open records used by Openigloo. You should still ask management for the latest status and any recent fixes.

It narrows the results to buildings that are near the A train route/area coverage used in Openigloo’s search. For exact commuting time, verify walking distance and transfer options from the building to your destination.

No. Open-record sources can lag real-world conditions, so open items may change after the snapshot date. Use Openigloo to shortlist, then confirm current conditions with the building directly.

Ask for the most up-to-date violation/repair status, maintenance turnaround times, and how they handle recurring issues. Also confirm whether anything affects your unit (e.g., ongoing construction, remediation, pest-control cadence).

No. It’s a data signal about open-record items, not a guarantee of pest-free or problem-free living. Use renter Q&A and photos, and verify with the leasing office for your specific unit and timeframe.

Use both. Open-record signals help you avoid buildings with many unresolved items, while reviews and tenant Q&A help you understand everyday reliability. If the two conflict, ask follow-up questions and request documentation.

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.