Best Buildings by Borough
Manhattan
35,000+ buildings
Brooklyn
150,000+ buildings
Queens
200,000+ buildings
The Bronx
80,000+ buildings
Staten Island
50,000+ buildings
Popular Neighborhoods
West Village
Manhattan
Park Slope
Brooklyn
SoHo
Manhattan
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Astoria
Queens
DUMBO
Brooklyn
Upper East Side
Manhattan
Chelsea
Manhattan
Long Island City
Queens
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn
Greenwich Village
Manhattan
Tribeca
Manhattan
Forest Hills
Queens
Greenpoint
Brooklyn
Riverdale
Bronx
Carroll Gardens
Brooklyn
Fort Greene
Brooklyn
Murray Hill
Manhattan
How We Rank the Best Buildings in NYC
StreetSmart analyzes every residential building in New York City using 24 different data points to determine building quality. Our rankings are based on objective NYC public data including HPD violations, DOB permits, safety records, pest complaints, and maintenance history.
Buildings with an A-rating (90+ score) have demonstrated excellent maintenance, responsive landlords, minimal violations, and safe living conditions. These are the buildings where tenants have the best experience based on verifiable data, not just marketing.
What Makes a Building "Top Rated"?
- Zero or minimal open violations - No outstanding HPD complaints
- Fast repair response times - Landlords who fix issues quickly
- No serious safety violations - No Class C (immediately hazardous) issues
- Good maintenance history - Consistent upkeep over time
- Responsive management - Repairs certified within 30 days
Data Sources
Our rankings are built from over 12 million NYC housing records including HPD violations, DOB building permits, PLUTO property data, 311 complaints, and more. Data is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.