What does “recommended-by-renters” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a renter-driven filter that surfaces buildings with strong feedback signals from people who have shared experience. Use it as a starting point, then verify details with the building.

How many NYC buildings match this filter right now?

3,493+ buildings are currently matching the recommended-by-renters filter in NYC.

Are the recommendations based only on review text?

Openigloo uses renter signals along with review context to help you compare buildings. Still, different units can have different experiences, so confirm specifics for the exact apartment you’re considering.

How should I use renter recommendations to decide on a lease?

Look for recurring themes (maintenance timelines, common-room rules, noise patterns), check whether the feedback is recent, and compare those notes with the building’s answers in tenant Q&A.

What should I confirm with the leasing office even if renters recommend the building?

Confirm availability, exact rent and fees, lease start/end dates, deposit and any move-in charges, utility responsibility, and building policies that apply to your unit (laundry, packages, visitors).

Can renter recommendations help with questions about reliability or maintenance?

Yes—tenant Q&A and reviews often reveal how quickly issues get handled. Still, ask the building to describe current procedures and timelines for repairs.

Do recommendations guarantee the same experience for every apartment in the building?

No. Buildings can vary by unit type, floor, exposure, and lease terms. Treat recommendations as guidance and confirm details for the specific unit before you sign.

Buildings recommended by renters in NYC

Find buildings recommended by renters in NYC. This filter highlights buildings with strong renter feedback signals, with 3,493+ buildings currently matching. Openigloo brings those renter signals together with review context and open-data building indicators, so you can compare buildings faster. Use tenant Q&A and review history to spot patterns that matter for move-in decisions, then confirm the details directly with the building or leasing office before you sign.

Showing 217–234 of 3,493 buildings recommended by renters in NYC.

Rent-stabilized

961 Willoughby Avenue

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Bushwick

Buildings recommended by renters in NYC

Buildings recommended by renters in NYC

961 Willoughby Avenue

255 Mc Kibbin Street

250 North 10 Street

595 Dean Street

194 East 2 Street

31-57 31 Street

1625 Putnam Avenue

595 Baltic Street

240 West 73 Street

106 Fulton Street

1309 5 Avenue

1 Duffield Street

195 Stanton Street

515 9 Avenue

225 Schermerhorn Street

120 West 21 Street

460 West 42 Street

49 East 34 Street

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