What does “high-retention” mean on Openigloo for Downtown Brooklyn buildings?

It’s a tenant-retention filter that highlights buildings where tenants tend to stay longer. Use it as a prioritization signal, then review unit details and ask the building direct questions about the specific lease you’d be signing.

How many buildings match this filter in Downtown Brooklyn right now?

There are 33+ buildings on Openigloo that match the high-retention filter in Downtown Brooklyn as of 2026-07-07.

Does high tenant retention guarantee a building is problem-free?

No. Retention can reflect a mix of factors, including location, pricing, and unit fit. You still need to check maintenance history, current conditions, and the exact lease terms for the apartment you want.

What should I confirm before applying to any high-retention building?

Confirm the rent and renewal terms, what’s included (if anything) in the monthly cost, move-in requirements, and maintenance/repair responsiveness expectations. If you rely on building services (like elevators or package handling), ask how issues are handled when they come up.

Where does the information on Openigloo come from?

Openigloo combines renter reviews and building-level signals to help you narrow down options. Treat it as decision support, not final proof—then verify key details directly with the building or managing agent.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Brooklyn scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Clinton Hill with 4,040+ buildings.

How should I use this page alongside other Openigloo filters?

Start with high-retention to narrow the field, then layer in your priorities (budget, unit features, pet policy if relevant, and availability). If a building is a strong retention match but doesn’t fit your needs, move on to the next eligible option.

Buildings with high tenant retention in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a Brooklyn neighborhood with a lot of choice, and this page focuses on buildings there that match high tenant retention. Openigloo also shows a snapshot of building quality through ratings across 54 rated buildings. For Downtown Brooklyn building quality, Openigloo lists an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page surfaces buildings with high tenant retention in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn—33+ buildings right now. The goal is simple: identify neighborhoods and buildings where tenants tend to stay, then compare options based on the details that matter for you. On Openigloo, you can filter and then validate with building-level information: renter reviews, patterns from past questions, and open-data signals that help you narrow down which buildings to contact. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm specifics with the building before signing a lease.

Showing 19–33 of 33 buildings with high tenant retention in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

170 Tillary Street

3.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

5 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

22 Chapel Street

4.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

189 Bridge Street

Downtown Brooklyn

1 City Point

4.8(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

7 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

90 Sands Street

Downtown Brooklyn

85 Livingston Street

Downtown Brooklyn

88 Livingston St

3.1(2)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

25 Hoyt Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

235 Adams Street

4.1(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

177 Concord Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

5 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

191 Willoughby Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions

9 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

241 Cadman Plaza East

3.4(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

119 Court Street

4.8(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

137 Livingston Street

4.3(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

53 Duffield Street

2.5(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention in Downtown Brooklyn

Compare retention-focused buildings, then check the specific unit and lease terms (rent, renewal language, and what changes when you renew).
Look at building policies that affect day-to-day cost and flexibility: fees, move-in requirements, and any rules around utilities or package handling.
Use the tenant-retention angle to ask sharper questions—what tenants like over time, and where tenants report friction (repairs, communication, common-area upkeep).
Verify whether the building has any constraints you care about, like elevator reliability, laundry access, and building responsiveness for maintenance requests.
Before applying, request the full cost breakdown (deposit, broker/processing fees if applicable, and any recurring monthly charges) and confirm it in writing.

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 in Downtown Brooklyn

Buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the B26 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the B62 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 3 train in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 2 train in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the B25 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

33 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Downtown Brooklyn

177 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Downtown Brooklyn

174 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Downtown Brooklyn

113 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Downtown Brooklyn

106 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Downtown Brooklyn

48 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Downtown Brooklyn

41 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters in Downtown Brooklyn

40 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure in Downtown Brooklyn

31 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control in Downtown Brooklyn

31 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

3,555 buildings

Queens

2,199 buildings

Staten Island

1,312 buildings

Bronx

1,040 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Downtown Brooklyn