What does “good cause” mean on this buildings page?

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection filter that groups buildings where certain renewal and rent-increase/non-renewal rules are more limited. Because your lease and notices still matter, confirm the specific terms in writing with the building before applying.

How does the Q-train filter work here?

This page is scoped to buildings located near the Q train in Fort Greene. To make it practical, double-check the exact station you’ll use and the walking route and time from the building.

How many eligible buildings are in this Fort Greene Q-train + good-cause set?

As of 2026-07-07, there are 202+ eligible buildings shown on this page.

What should I verify before paying a deposit or signing?

Confirm the full monthly cost (rent plus any required deposits/fees and recurring charges), the lease start date and renewal terms, and any move-in policies (documentation, keys/entry, visitor rules). Even with the filters, building-specific details can vary.

Does “good cause” guarantee every renewal outcome for every tenant?

No. The filter indicates a category of tenant protections, but the actual outcome depends on the lease terms, notices, and circumstances. Ask management how they handle renewals and what notice templates they use.

What does the Fort Greene rating tell me, and what should I still do?

Fort Greene shows an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 29 rated buildings. Treat that as a starting point: still tour, ask about maintenance responsiveness, and verify current policies and costs with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now?

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.

Good cause buildings near the Q train in Fort Greene

Fort Greene is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often compare buildings by commute options and lease terms, especially when they want tenant protections like “good cause.” This Openigloo page focuses on buildings near the Q train within Fort Greene. In Fort Greene, buildings are rated 3.5/5 across 29 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Openigloo pulls together buildings in Fort Greene, Brooklyn that match “good cause” tenant protections and are near the Q train. There are 202+ eligible buildings in this set, so you can narrow by regulation-related criteria first, then compare unit-level details. Use this page to cross-check building information with what renters report in reviews and in tenant Q&A. You can also rely on Openigloo’s structured signals to shortlist buildings faster, then confirm the key terms directly with the management before signing a lease.

Showing 127–144 of 202 good cause buildings near the Q train in Fort Greene.

Good cause buildings near the Q train in Fort Greene

Good cause buildings near the Q train in Fort Greene

224 Cumberland St

6 South Portland Avenue

140 Lafayette Avenue

135 Ashland Place

115 South Elliott Place

42 St Felix Street

301 Cumberland Street

38 Cumberland Street

278 Carlton Avenue

293 Adelphi Street

64 Ft Greene Place

397 Clermont Avenue

1 South Elliott Place

219 Ashland Place

368 Carlton Avenue

250 Carlton Avenue

250 Adelphi Street

99 South Portland Avenue

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