What does “high-retention” mean on this Bay Ridge buildings page?

It’s a tenant-retention signal based on observed building behavior in the Openigloo data. It indicates renters tend to stay, but it doesn’t guarantee outcomes for any one apartment.

How is “near-transit” determined for these buildings?

Openigloo’s matching uses location-based criteria so you can filter to buildings that are close enough to transit to be practical for commuting. Still, confirm walking time and routes from the exact address.

How do I use Openigloo to compare buildings with high tenant retention?

Start with the building’s rating and the set of rated buildings’ feedback themes, then read the details in listings/building pages and any renter Q&A to validate what matters to you.

Why do ratings look low or moderate even when retention is high?

Retention reflects how long renters stay; ratings reflect how they rate their experience. A building can have stability but still have common complaints. Review both.

Is tenant retention the same as a “no problems” building?

No. Retention is a trend signal, not a guarantee. Ask targeted questions about repairs, noise, package handling, and renewal process to understand what to expect.

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.

What should I confirm during tours or before applying?

Confirm your exact commute plan from the building’s address, ask how renewals work, and verify unit-specific details (condition, included utilities, and any move-in requirements). Tenant retention can help narrow the field, but the lease terms still need direct confirmation.

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood with 2.9/5 average building rating across 41 rated buildings. When you’re browsing buildings here, use the ratings for rated buildings as one input alongside what renters say about daily experience and how issues get handled over time (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn where tenant retention is high and the location is near transit, with 63+ buildings currently matching this scope. Use this page to narrow to buildings where renters tend to stay longer, and where commuting convenience is a practical factor. Openigloo brings building-level signals and renter feedback into one place. For each building, you can review ratings and comments, check what residents flag in their stay, and use the Q&A to confirm details that matter for your lease before you commit.

Showing 55–63 of 63 buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Bay Ridge.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

230 Bay Ridge Parkway

5.0(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

153 70 Street

2.8(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

9524 Ft Hamilton Parkway

Bay Ridge

92 Gelston Avenue

2.4(1)

Bay Ridge

1 eviction

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

8602 Ft Hamilton Parkway

Bay Ridge

9801 Shore Road

4.6(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions

10 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

402 Marine Avenue

3.6(1)

Bay Ridge

1 eviction

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

531 83 Street

3.9(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

547 80 Street

2.4(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near transit in Bay Ridge

Focus on the combination: high tenant retention + near-transit access, then compare building-by-building notes rather than relying on the neighborhood alone.
Before signing, confirm transit access for your specific route (walk time, transfer points, and off-peak service), since “near transit” can still vary by block.
Use renter feedback to spot recurring patterns in maintenance, management responsiveness, and move-in experience, not just overall ratings.
Ask about lease terms and what renewals look like in practice, since tenant retention is a trend but individual apartments can differ.
Expect standard move-in costs to vary by building; confirm the full monthly picture (rent plus deposit, fees, and any required utilities) before you budget.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Bushwick

576 buildings

Williamsburg

333 buildings

Crown Heights

271 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

264 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

243 buildings

Park Slope

178 buildings

More filters for buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Bay Ridge

Buildings with low open violation rates near transit in Bay Ridge

482 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near transit in Bay Ridge

55 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Bay Ridge

20 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Bay Ridge

19 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near transit in Bay Ridge

17 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near transit in Bay Ridge

16 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near transit in Bay Ridge

11 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Bay Ridge

10 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Bay Ridge

10 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Bay Ridge

9 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Bay Ridge

1,691 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Bay Ridge

1,675 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Bay Ridge

1,383 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Bay Ridge

1,378 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Bay Ridge

482 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Bay Ridge

55 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

3,555 buildings

Queens

2,196 buildings

Staten Island

1,310 buildings

Bronx

1,040 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Bay Ridge