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

It’s a building-level signal based on how long tenants tend to stay. It’s meant to help you filter, but you should still verify specifics directly with the building for current conditions.

How does this page narrow to “near the BM5 bus”?

Openigloo scopes the search to Manhattan buildings located close to the BM5 bus corridor, then applies the high-retention filter on top of that location.

Does high retention mean the building is always easy to move into?

Not necessarily. Availability can change. Use the building’s current availability status on Openigloo and confirm move-in dates and required documents with the building.

Are there any fees or costs beyond the advertised rent I should expect?

Often yes. Even if retention is high, confirm the full move-in costs listed for the building, including any broker fee, deposit, and recurring charges before you sign.

What lease terms should I review before applying?

Look for renewal/notice requirements and any move-in timing constraints shown for that building. If something is unclear in the listing details, ask management before you commit.

Where should I rely for “real-world” details—reviews or management?

Use both. Reviews and tenant Q&A can highlight patterns, but management can confirm what’s current (repairs, building policies, and any recent changes) for your exact unit and lease start date.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan 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.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

This page narrows Manhattan buildings to those near the BM5 bus with high tenant retention, showing 101+ buildings right now on Openigloo. Tenant retention is a proxy for how long people tend to stay, which can help you spot buildings where daily life runs smoothly. Openigloo brings together building details, tenant-focused signals from past stays and questions, and reviews so you can narrow down faster before contacting management.

Showing 91–101 of 101 buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

177 Madison Avenue

3.0(1)

Midtown East

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

348 East 58 Street

Sutton Place

208 East 32 Street

4.3(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

575 2 Avenue

3.0(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

987 1 Ave

2.6(1)

Sutton Place

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

136 East 31 Street

4.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1057 2 Avenue

3.9(1)

Sutton Place

No evictions

36 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

411 East 53 Street

4.5(1)

Sutton Place

No evictions

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1075 1 Avenue

Sutton Place

235A Lexington Avenue

Kips Bay

221 E 59 St

1.6(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

Start with the BM5 bus area: use the map and transit notes to confirm the commute match for your actual stops.
Treat “high retention” as a screening signal, not a guarantee: still ask about maintenance response times, renewal practices, and noise patterns.
Confirm what you’ll pay beyond rent: broker fees, security deposit, and any recurring charges listed for the building.
Check lease terms early (renewal options, notice requirements, and any restrictions that could affect your move-in timeline).
Use tenant Q&A and reviews to verify day-to-day realities, then ask management the same questions for the most current answers.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

Kips Bay

34 buildings

Sutton Place

27 buildings

Murray Hill

27 buildings

More filters for buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

Buildings with low open violation rates near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

210 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

119 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

79 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

65 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

65 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

62 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

60 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

56 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

56 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

54 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

40 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the BM5 bus in Manhattan

37 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

23,066 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Manhattan

19,650 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Manhattan

19,118 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Manhattan

9,644 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Manhattan

3,853 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in other NYC boroughs

Queens

387 buildings

Brooklyn

24 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Manhattan