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

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection regulatory category. It’s designed to limit certain rent-increase and non-renewal scenarios compared with buildings without these rules, but the exact application can vary by unit and lease terms.

How do I use the “2-train + good-cause” filters in practice?

Use the filter to shortlist buildings located near the 2 train, then validate the “good cause” status for the specific apartment you’re considering. Finally, compare total move-in terms (fees, deposit, utilities) and availability dates.

Does “good cause” guarantee a specific rent or lower rent?

No. It’s about protections around certain increases and renewal/non-renewal, not a guaranteed rent level. Always review the full lease offer and the current monthly cost, including any broker fee, deposit requirements, and utility setup.

Are reviews on Openigloo for these buildings a substitute for confirming the lease protections?

No. Reviews and rated-building signals can help you understand experiences, but you should still ask the management to confirm how the “good cause” rules apply to your specific unit and renewal timeline.

What should I ask the building about before signing an application or lease?

Ask about unit-level availability, lease term options, required documents, move-in date, and any upfront costs (broker fee, security deposit). If the unit is near the 2 train, also ask about noise expectations for the specific orientation/floor.

Which other areas on the Upper West Side should I check if I want the 2 train access?

If your commute is flexible, broaden to nearby blocks along the 2 train corridor and compare rated-building feedback for maintenance and responsiveness. Eligibility under “good cause” can change building-by-building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Good cause buildings near the 2 train in All Upper West Side

All Upper West Side is a Manhattan area where renters can focus on both location and regulatory category when searching buildings. On Openigloo, this page is narrowed to 2-train access plus “good cause,” totaling 326+ eligible buildings. For overall building signal context in this neighborhood, rated buildings average 3.6/5 across 206 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings on the All Upper West Side with “good cause” tenant protections near the 2 train. This page covers 326+ eligible buildings so you can narrow by location first, then focus on the regulatory category. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated-building signals, user-reported context, and open-data indicators you can verify. Use the reviews and building details to spot patterns (maintenance, responsiveness, move-in timelines), then confirm the specific “good cause” terms and any unit-level conditions directly with the management or leasing office.

Showing 307–324 of 326 good cause buildings near the 2 train in All Upper West Side.

Good cause buildings near the 2 train in All Upper West Side

Good cause buildings near the 2 train in All Upper West Side

25 West 70 Street

16 West 69 Street

71 West 108 Street

67 West 68 Street

144 West 72 Street

142 West 72 Street

2020 Broadway

62 West 71 Street

76 West 69 Street

132 West 72 Street

2680 Broadway

9 West 70 Street

1930 Broadway

44 West 69 Street

61 West 70 Street

32 West 69 Street

20 West 70 Street

112 West 71 Street

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