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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 73–90 of 107 buildings with high tenant retention in Central Harlem.

284 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized

284 West 137 Street

4.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33 West 131 Street
Rent-stabilized

33 West 131 Street

4.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2524 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2524 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

1.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 West 127 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 West 127 Street

2.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
62 open violations
14 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2238 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2238 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
17 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
236 West 149 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 West 149 Street

3.3(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
9 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
199 West  134 Street
Good cause

199 West 134 Street

4.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West 132 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28 West 132 Street

4.4(2)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 West 135 Street
Good cause

137 West 135 Street

4.5(1)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
63 West 127 Street

63 West 127 Street

2.1(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
177 West  126 Street

177 West 126 Street

4.1(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
67 West 126 Street
Good cause

67 West 126 Street

4.9(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2368 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2368 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

3.6(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
348 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

348 Lenox Avenue

2.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2807 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2807 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

2.6(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
167 West 126 Street
Good cause

167 West 126 Street

4.5(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
204 West 140 Street

204 West 140 Street

3.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
22 Bradhurst Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22 Bradhurst Avenue

2.6(1)

Central Harlem

5 evictions
37 open violations
14 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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