What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a tenant-behavior signal derived from building-level history in Openigloo data. It’s meant to help you prioritize buildings where residents tend to stay, but it doesn’t replace confirming current lease terms with the landlord or super.

How does the “5-train” filter work on this page?

It scopes the building search to Brooklyn buildings near the 5 train corridor (based on the building’s location in Openigloo). Use each building page to confirm walking time and whether your exact commute matches your expectations.

Is there a difference between “tenant retention” and building amenities?

Yes. Amenities can change, but retention is about how tenants continue living there. Treat retention as a starting signal, then verify amenities, maintenance responsiveness, and building rules for the specific unit.

What should I check before signing a lease for a high-retention building?

Ask about renewal timing and rent changes, how repairs are requested and tracked, package/delivery handling, noise/privacy expectations, and any restrictions tied to the specific apartment (floor, exposure, or building wing).

Do the building signals here guarantee the lease or apartment I want?

No. Even when a building has high retention, individual apartments can differ by layout, condition, and landlord policies for that unit type. Confirm details for the exact apartment you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Brooklyn

This page focuses on buildings in Brooklyn that match two filters: a 5-train corridor and high tenant retention. Right now, there are 655+ buildings that fit the criteria, so you can narrow your search to areas where tenants tend to stay. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with renter-first signals: building pages with tenant Q&A, Openigloo review data, and open-data style indicators you can sanity-check before touring. Use the info to ask better questions and avoid surprises around move-in costs, lease terms, and building rules.

Showing 649–655 of 655 buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

Good cause

373 Pacific Street

3.4(1)

Boerum Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

146 Fenimore Street

4.1(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

290 Linden Boulevard

4.1(1)

Flatbush

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

163 Linden Boulevard

3.5(1)

Flatbush

2 evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

162 East 28 Street

1.0(1)

Flatbush

1 eviction

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1086 President Street

Crown Heights

411 Park Place

4.6(1)

Prospect Heights

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Brooklyn

Start with the map/list of 655+ buildings, then open individual building pages to see what tenants repeatedly mention about maintenance, responsiveness, and management consistency.
Confirm what “high retention” means in practice for each building by asking current residents about renewal patterns, rent change history, and how quickly issues get handled.
Check lease details line-by-line: renewal terms, allowable rent increases, guarantor requirements, and whether the apartment is subject to any special conditions.
Before applying, verify the full move-in budget (security deposit, broker fees if applicable, and any utility expectations) in addition to the advertised rent.
If a building allows pets, confirm fee structure and any limits (weight/count/breed) rather than assuming the policy based on the neighborhood alone.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in trending Brooklyn neighborhoods

Crown Heights

177 buildings

Flatbush

104 buildings

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

57 buildings

Brooklyn Heights

44 buildings

Old Mill Basin

40 buildings

Park Slope

39 buildings

Prospect Heights

33 buildings

More filters for buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Brooklyn

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Brooklyn

2,255 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the 5 train in Brooklyn

633 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the 5 train in Brooklyn

299 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the 5 train in Brooklyn

290 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the 5 train in Brooklyn

289 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the 5 train in Brooklyn

278 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the 5 train in Brooklyn

265 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the 5 train in Brooklyn

253 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Brooklyn

239 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the 5 train in Brooklyn

174 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the 5 train in Brooklyn

171 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the 5 train in Brooklyn

125 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Brooklyn

78,239 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Brooklyn

73,707 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Brooklyn

63,554 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Brooklyn

55,057 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Brooklyn

16,960 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Brooklyn

3,031 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

847 buildings

Bronx

816 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Brooklyn