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

It’s a tenant-protection filter category. On Openigloo, “good cause” buildings are flagged so you can focus on regulatory protections related to certain renewals and rent-change scenarios, but the exact impact can vary by building and lease terms—confirm details with management for your unit.

How many buildings match “2-train + good cause” in Central Harlem?

There are 908+ buildings in this multi-filter scope on Openigloo as of 2026-07-07.

Does the 2-train filter mean every building is equally close to the station?

It means the building falls within the page’s “near the 2 train” criteria, but walking time can still vary by block. Check the building’s location on the page and confirm the route and time you’d realistically use.

What should I verify before signing a lease, even with good cause protections?

Ask for your renewal and rent-change terms in writing for your lease type, confirm any fees and deposits, clarify utilities responsibilities, and verify maintenance processes for your specific unit. Regulatory protections don’t remove the need to review contract details.

How does Openigloo help me compare these buildings?

Openigloo shows building-level signals, including an overall rating based on rated buildings (3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings) and renter-written context through reviews and tenant Q&A. Use those signals to guide questions, then confirm facts with the landlord or managing agent.

Is this filter income-restricted housing, subsidized housing, or a housing lottery?

No. “Good cause” and the “near the 2 train” scope are not the same as income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or housing-lottery programs. Always confirm any program status with the building, but this page is not a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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.

Good cause buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for buildings with tenant-protection options and easy access to major subway lines. This page narrows to good cause buildings near the 2 train, helping you focus on a specific commute corridor. For Central Harlem, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good cause buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem. Openigloo shows 908+ buildings matching this multi-filter scope so you can compare options in one place. Openigloo pairs building pages with renter-first details like ratings from rated buildings, plus review and tenant Q&A signals that help you ask better questions. Use it to shortlist buildings, then verify the key terms directly with the landlord or management before you commit.

Showing 703–720 of 908 good cause buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

Good cause buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem

Good cause buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem

3 West 137 Street

137 West 137 Street

422 St Nicholas Avenue

630 Lenox Ave

2184 5 Avenue

141 West 139 Street

60 West 142 Street

137 West 141 Street

2130 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2173 7 Avenue

25 West 132 Street

2160 Madison Avenue

2655 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

63 West 131 Street

117 W 141 St

2643 8 Avenue

203 West 144 Street

58 East 130 Street

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