What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal that tenants tend to stay longer. Use it to guide your shortlist, then confirm day-to-day conditions (repairs, noise, management responsiveness) directly with the building or current residents.

How does the BM4 bus filter affect the buildings shown here?

The page is scoped to Kensington buildings near the BM4 bus corridor. Exact walking times vary by corner, so verify your route from your prospective unit location.

Are these buildings rent-regulated or income-restricted?

This page does not specifically target rent regulation or income-restricted housing. Eligibility depends on each building’s own terms and the apartment’s status.

What should I ask before signing if the building has high retention?

Ask what tenants most commonly notice: maintenance turnaround, how frequently appliances or heating issues get addressed, noise patterns by time of day, and how renewals or unit transfers are handled.

Does the building rating reflect every apartment in the building?

No. The 3.3/5 figure is across 28 rated buildings for Kensington. Individual units can differ by layout, exposure, and condition.

Where does Openigloo’s tenant Q&A fit in?

Tenant Q&A helps you validate real-life experience behind the building signal. Use it to write sharper questions for the leasing office or superintendent.

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 BM4 bus in Kensington

Kensington is a Brooklyn neighborhood where commuters often choose buildings based on practical transit access. On Openigloo, this page focuses on buildings aligned to the BM4 bus and the high-retention signal. For Kensington, rated buildings show an average building rating of 3.3/5 across 28 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 32+ buildings in Kensington, Brooklyn that match the BM4 bus + high-retention multi-filter. “High retention” means tenants tend to stay, based on Openigloo building signals and histories. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings with more than just photos: you can compare rated buildings (3.3/5 across 28 rated buildings), scan what residents mention in tenant Q&A, and use open-data-style signals to ask better questions before you apply or sign.

Showing 19–32 of 32 buildings with high tenant retention near the BM4 bus in Kensington.

478 East 7 Street

Kensington

3821 18 Avenue

Kensington

598 East 3 Street

3.6(1)

Kensington

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

260 Ocean Parkway

Kensington

113 Clara Street

3.0(1)

Kensington

2 evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

423 Ocean Parkway

Kensington

622 Ocean Parkway

Kensington

490 Ocean Parkway

Kensington

514 Ocean Parkway

Kensington

433 East 2 Street

4.9(1)

Kensington

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

318 Albemarle Road

2.3(1)

Kensington

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

141 Minna Street

3.9(1)

Kensington

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

3845 18 Avenue

Kensington

17 Tehama Street

2.5(1)

Kensington

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the BM4 bus in Kensington

Shortlist buildings near the BM4 bus route, then verify commute fit for your exact stop and time of day.
Use the high-retention signal as a starting point, not a promise: ask current tenants about noise, repairs, and responsiveness.
Confirm the full monthly cost (rent plus required deposits/fees and expected utilities) before you commit.
Check lease terms, renewal language, and any policy notes shared in building Q&A, especially around move-in timing and maintenance requests.
Cross-check amenities and building rules in the listing details so you know what’s included and what’s not.

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