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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 91–107 of 107 buildings with high tenant retention in Central Harlem.

42 West 126 Street
Good cause

42 West 126 Street

4.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
219 W 144 St

219 W 144 St

4.1(1)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
506 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
74 West 127 Street

74 West 127 Street

1.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2257 7 Avenue

2257 7 Avenue

3.3(1)

Central Harlem

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

181 West 135 Street

2.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
387 open violations
22 litigation cases
No bedbug history
410 Malcolm X Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

410 Malcolm X Boulevard

3.9(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
329 Lenox Avenue
Good cause

329 Lenox Avenue

4.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
233 West 137 Street

233 West 137 Street

4.9(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
58 West  129 Street

58 West 129 Street

4.9(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 West 129 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 West 129 Street

3.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
80 Edgecombe Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

80 Edgecombe Avenue

4.8(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2415 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2415 7 Avenue

2.5(1)

Central Harlem

4 evictions
18 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
118 West 130 Street

118 West 130 Street

4.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
380 Lenox Avenue

380 Lenox Avenue

4.6(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2490 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Good cause

2490 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

4.5(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
97 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2372 7 Avenue

2372 7 Avenue

2.1(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
261 W 139 St

261 W 139 St

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
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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