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

It’s a filter that prioritizes Kensington buildings where tenants tend to stay longer, which can be a useful proxy for day-to-day satisfaction. Still, you should verify fit for your household by asking about maintenance response, repairs, and any recurring issues.

What does “near-transit” cover here?

The filter focuses on buildings in Kensington that are located close to public transit. Use the building page to confirm the specific lines and how long the walk feels in real conditions.

How many Kensington buildings match these filters right now?

There are 32+ eligible buildings in Kensington under the high-retention + near-transit filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

How does Openigloo use reviews and signals for these buildings?

Openigloo aggregates building-level information and highlights rated-building data, plus renter-focused notes where available, so you can compare options and ask better questions during showings and application steps.

What should I confirm before applying, even if the building is near transit?

Confirm the exact commute (closest station/line, walking route, and typical wait times), and ask whether any current work or service changes could affect your route during your lease start window.

Can high tenant retention guarantee a problem-free unit?

No. High retention can indicate stability, but individual units can still differ. Ask about recent repairs, pest history, noise patterns, and maintenance turnaround for issues you expect to handle.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are in each?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Kensington

Kensington is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often want practical access to transit and day-to-day stability. This page focuses on Kensington buildings that match a near-transit location and high tenant retention. For Kensington, rated buildings average 3.3/5 across 28 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Kensington, Brooklyn. This filter scope currently covers 32+ buildings, so you can focus on options where renters tend to stay. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated-building signals, tenant-informed notes, and practical building pages so you can read what matters before you schedule a tour. You can also use the on-page info to confirm commuting details and ask targeted questions on lease terms.

Showing 19–32 of 32 buildings with high tenant retention near transit 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

1 eviction

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 for buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Kensington

Expect a shortlist of buildings that meet both signals: high retention and a near-transit location in Kensington.
Before signing, verify the exact commute you need (walk time to the station, which lines are closest, and service disruptions).
Check lease terms that can affect move-in timing and stability (renewal language, rent-change wording, and how long current tenants have stayed where shown).
Review building rules that can change your day-to-day (pet policy, laundry setup, package delivery, and noise/entry procedures).
Plan for the full move-in cost beyond rent (application or admin fees, deposits, and any required utilities).

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

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Buildings without bedbugs in Kensington

1,049 buildings

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Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in other NYC boroughs

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3,555 buildings

Queens

2,196 buildings

Staten Island

1,310 buildings

Bronx

1,040 buildings

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