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 145–162 of 3,493 buildings recommended by renters in NYC.

Top rated

242 West 53 Street

4.6(18)

Midtown

Buildings recommended by renters in NYC

Buildings recommended by renters in NYC

242 West 53 Street

340 East 34 Street

300 East 46 Street

230 West 55 Street

145 4 Avenue

17 Monitor Street

630 1 Avenue

200 East 72 Street

1 Irving Place

160 Riverside Boulevard

304 West 92 Street

196 Stanton St

150 Union Avenue

342 Eldert Street

435 West 31 Street

240 1 Avenue

66 West 38 Street

150 East 44 Street

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