Buildings with high tenant retention near the BX18A bus in Manhattan

It’s a filter that highlights buildings where tenants tend to stay longer than average. Use it as a starting point, then review building-specific notes and tenant Q&A to understand how that plays out for your apartment type.

No. It indicates the buildings are in the area connected to the BX18A bus route. Confirm the exact walking time from the stop to the building when you plan tours.

Open the buildings you’re considering and compare patterns: what tenants mention most (management, repairs, noise), how often units turn over in the building discussions, and whether there are recurring issues you should verify during viewing.

No. Retention can reflect many factors, and it can differ by unit, floor, or lease situation. Treat it as a signal to investigate, not a guarantee—especially around maintenance response and amenity access.

Ask how renewals work in practice, average repair turnaround for common issues, how packages are handled if relevant, and what costs apply beyond rent (deposit, fees, and utilities).

Always confirm the current lease terms and total move-in/ongoing cost. Even if a building shows strong retention, unit-level condition and current policies (fees, rules, utilities) can still vary.

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