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Buildings with high tenant retention in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often compare buildings by how well management and day-to-day operations support long-term living. This page focuses on Central Harlem buildings that match Openigloo’s high-tenant-retention filter, with 107+ buildings currently surfaced for you to review. Across Central Harlem, rated buildings average 3.1/5 (across 99 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention in Central Harlem, Manhattan, with 107+ buildings currently matching the filter. Tenant retention is based on how often residents stay over time, which can be a useful signal when you’re comparing buildings across the same neighborhood. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining renter feedback (including what people mention about day-to-day living) with building-level signals from open sources. Use the tenant-retention filter to start, then read the unit-specific notes and ask questions through the building’s Q&A before you apply.

Buildings with high tenant retention in Central Harlem

Showing 37–54 of 107 buildings with high tenant retention in Central Harlem.

283 West 147 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

283 West 147 Street

1.6(3)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
38 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
208 West 140 Street
Good cause

208 West 140 Street

3.9(3)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
2455 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2455 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

4.3(3)

Central Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
303 West 154 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

303 West 154 Street

2.5(3)

Central Harlem

19 evictions
13 open violations
19 litigation cases
Bedbug history
470 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

470 Lenox Avenue

3.6(3)

Central Harlem

22 evictions
130 open violations
11 litigation cases
Bedbug history
6 West  126 Street

6 West 126 Street

2.8(3)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
101 West  126 Street
Good cause

101 West 126 Street

2.8(2)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
218 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

218 West 140 Street

3.9(2)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2276 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2276 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

4.2(2)

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
471 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

471 Lenox Avenue

2.8(2)

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2917 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2917 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

2.3(2)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2714 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2714 8 Avenue

3.1(2)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
196 Bradhurst Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

196 Bradhurst Avenue

2.6(2)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
56 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 West 134 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 134 Street

3.8(2)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
49 East 129 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

49 East 129 Street

3.5(2)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
26 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
316 West 139 Street
Good cause

316 West 139 Street

4.6(2)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2588 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard
Good cause

2588 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard

2.7(2)

Central Harlem

16 evictions
74 open violations
52 litigation cases
No bedbug history
311 West 141 Street
Rent-stabilized

311 West 141 Street

3.7(2)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
26 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention in Central Harlem

  • Use the high-retention filter as a shortlist tool, then confirm what “stays” means for you: maintenance response, noise, and how management handles renewals.
  • Check lease terms early. Ask whether renewals are available, and whether there are any changes to rent, fees, or move-in requirements from the prior lease.
  • Verify full move-in costs beyond the asking rent (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any recurring charges you’ll be responsible for).
  • Scan recent tenant feedback in the building for patterns tied to retention signals, especially around repairs, safety, and building rules.
  • Contact the building with your specific needs (walk-up vs. elevator, laundry access, package handling, and any accessibility requirements).
  • If you’re comparing multiple buildings, prioritize consistent details across recent feedback rather than one-off anecdotes. Use the filter to reduce the list first.

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