What does “good cause” mean on Openigloo for Central Harlem buildings?

It’s a tenant protection category tied to how rent increases and non-renewals can be handled in eligible situations. Still, protections can depend on lease type and timing, so confirm the details directly with the landlord or managing agent for the unit you’re considering.

How do I verify that a building is actually near the 5 train?

Use the building’s address on the listing to check your preferred walking route and transfer plans. Commute time can vary by station access and street crossings, even within the same neighborhood.

What building rating should I use as a benchmark here?

Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings for Central Harlem within this scope. Use it as a starting point, then read tenant Q&A and review specifics for the building you’re touring.

Does “good cause” guarantee my rent will stay stable or that I’ll always be renewed?

No. It indicates a regulatory category for eligible situations, but outcomes still depend on the lease, timing, and unit specifics. Ask the building for the renewal history and the process they follow for your lease cycle.

Are these buildings part of NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8 housing?

No. This page is based on the good-cause and location filters (and what’s available on Openigloo), not on income-restricted programs, subsidies, NYCHA/HPD funding, Section 8, or a housing-lottery program.

What should I ask the broker or landlord before applying?

Ask about the lease term you’d sign, renewal/termination practices, maintenance response expectations, any scheduled building work, and the full move-in cost (not just the monthly asking rent). Request answers in writing when possible.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 5 train in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a residential area of Manhattan where many renters focus on commute access and lease protections. On this page, you can filter Central Harlem buildings by proximity to the 5 train and by the “good cause” tenant protection category, with 253+ matching buildings. Openigloo’s building signals for Central Harlem show an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Central Harlem, Manhattan that match a multi-filter pair: near the 5 train and under the “good cause” tenant protection category. You’re looking at 253+ buildings that qualify right now on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings by what matters to you: ratings from rated buildings, review history, and tenant Q&A that can surface real-world lease and maintenance details. We also rely on open-data signals so you can compare buildings more consistently before you contact the landlord or broker.

Showing 19–36 of 253 good cause buildings near the 5 train in Central Harlem.

Good cause buildings near the 5 train in Central Harlem

Good cause buildings near the 5 train in Central Harlem

22 West 128 Street

2059 Madison Avenue

2199 5 Avenue

9 West 137 Street

45 East 135 Street

49 West 130 Street

5 West 131 Street

25 West 131 Street

12 East 127 Street

20 East 127 Street

77 East 125 Street

2142 5 Avenue

21 West 137 Street

39 West 130 Street

1888 Park Ave

17 West 137 Street

23 East 127 Street

2121 Madison Avenue

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