What does “high-retention” mean on this Downtown Brooklyn buildings page?

It’s a tenant-retention filter. The goal is to surface buildings where tenants tend to stay, based on the signals Openigloo tracks for the building over time. Always confirm the current unit’s situation with the landlord or management.

How is “near transit” applied here?

This filter targets buildings in Downtown Brooklyn that are positioned for easier access to subway and transit options. Use it as a shortlist tool, then verify walk time and routes that match your schedule.

Are these buildings near transit and also consistently well-rated?

This page is scoped to buildings meeting the high-retention + near-transit criteria. Downtown Brooklyn rated buildings average 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings, which can help when comparing your short list.

What should I ask before applying or signing in a high-retention building?

Ask how renewals are handled, how maintenance requests are triaged, what utilities are included (if anything), and whether there are any current building-level rules that affect your unit (noise, laundry access, move-in logistics).

Does “high tenant retention” guarantee I’ll have a problem-free lease?

No. Retention is a helpful pattern, not a promise. The next tenant experience can still vary by unit, timing, building staffing, and recent changes—so confirm details for the specific apartment you want.

How does Openigloo help me compare buildings beyond asking rent?

Openigloo aggregates building signals and renter Q&A so you can compare what people notice day-to-day. Use those inputs to ask better questions, then verify policies directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this 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.

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense, transit-focused area in Brooklyn with many rental buildings. On Openigloo, the Downtown Brooklyn scope includes buildings with a live average rating of 4.1/5 (across 54 rated buildings). For renters using this page’s filters, this neighborhood-level snapshot can help you compare options as you narrow to high-retention, near-transit buildings, then confirm unit-specific details with the management. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Search buildings in Downtown Brooklyn with high tenant retention near transit (multi-filter pair). Right now, Openigloo shows 33+ eligible buildings, so you can narrow down options without guessing which ones tend to keep tenants. Openigloo brings together building-level data and renter input so you can compare patterns across locations: rated buildings, tenant questions, and open-data signals you can verify. Use the page to shortlist buildings, then confirm the details directly with the management office before signing.

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

Expect a tighter shortlist: “high-retention” prioritizes buildings where tenants tend to stay longer, and “near-transit” focuses your search on commute-friendly locations.
Check the full lease and move-in cost, not just rent (application fees, deposit, broker fees, and any building-specific one-time charges).
Confirm what “retention” means for the current unit: ask whether the apartment you want has had turnover recently and how repairs and renewals have been handled.
Review any listed amenity or service details and ask for the exact terms (access hours, package handling, parking/waitlist rules if applicable).
If you rely on transit access, verify the walking time and route during your usual hours—“near transit” can still mean different commute realities.

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 Downtown Brooklyn

Buildings with low open violation rates near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

48 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

41 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

40 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

31 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

31 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

30 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

29 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

25 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

23 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

23 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 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 Downtown Brooklyn