What does “BX33 bus + high retention” mean on this page?

It combines location context (buildings near the BX33 bus route) with Openigloo’s high-retention signal, which is intended to highlight buildings where tenants tend to stay. You should still verify unit specifics with the building.

How should I interpret “high retention” when choosing a building?

High retention is a signal, not a promise. Tenants may stay for many reasons (management practices, layout, pricing), so confirm maintenance expectations, lease renewal handling, and any recent changes with the property.

Are these buildings only in Central Harlem, or also nearby?

This page is scoped to Central Harlem in Manhattan, using the BX33 bus filter within that neighborhood context.

What should I ask before touring or applying?

Ask about the current lease term offered, renewal process, security deposit, move-in fees, utility responsibilities, and any building rules that affect your day-to-day (noise, access, package handling).

Do reviews and tenant Q&A reflect the exact unit I’d rent?

They reflect renter experiences at the building level. Unit-level factors (floor, exposure, layout, and current conditions) can differ, so use reviews to guide questions, not to replace them.

Can retention signals lag real-world conditions?

Yes. Any indicator based on prior tenant behavior can lag changes in staffing, building ownership, or ongoing work. Use the signals to shortlist, then confirm current conditions directly.

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.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BX33 bus in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters look for convenient transit access. This page narrows buildings to the BX33 bus area while also highlighting a high-tenant-retention signal. For Central Harlem, rated buildings average 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 78+ buildings in Central Harlem, focused on the BX33 bus corridor and the “high retention” signal. In practice, that means we prioritize buildings where tenants tend to stay, based on Openigloo’s retention indicators. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with building-level reviews, open-data signals, and renter Q&A so you can spot what matters before you tour. Use the filters to focus your search, then confirm details directly with the building, since retention signals don’t replace a unit-by-unit check.

Showing 73–78 of 78 buildings with high tenant retention near the BX33 bus in Central Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

2415 7 Avenue

Central Harlem

118 West 130 Street

4.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

380 Lenox Avenue

4.6(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

2490 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

2372 7 Avenue

2.1(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions

15 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

261 W 139 St

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the BX33 bus in Central Harlem

Use the BX33 bus filter as a starting point, then map walking time to your daily stops and confirm the closest entrance/stop for each building.
Treat “high retention” as a helpful signal, not a guarantee. Still verify unit availability, lease terms, and renewal expectations with the management office.
Before signing, ask what’s included in rent and request a breakdown of full monthly costs (utilities, any fees) in writing.
Check pet policy directly (and any documentation rules), since building requirements and limits vary even among similar retention profiles.
Compare the tenant Q&A and review notes around maintenance response, noise, and move-in process to understand day-to-day experience.

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Hamilton Heights

53 buildings

Manhattanville

11 buildings

West Harlem

10 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the BX33 bus in Central Harlem

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33 buildings

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32 buildings

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15 buildings

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14 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the BX33 bus in Central Harlem

11 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in Central Harlem

1,988 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Central Harlem

1,541 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Central Harlem

1,333 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Central Harlem

1,175 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Central Harlem

639 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Central Harlem

91 buildings

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the BX33 bus in Central Harlem