What does “high-retention” mean on Openigloo?

High-retention is a data-driven signal meant to reflect how long tenants tend to stay in a building. It’s a proxy for stability, not a guarantee that every unit will have the same experience.

Why does this page mention the M2 bus?

The filter targets buildings near the M2 route in Central Harlem. Use the map/view on the listing to confirm the exact walking distance from your preferred stop.

How many buildings match these filters in Central Harlem?

Right now, 104+ buildings match the high-retention + M2-bus filter combination in Central Harlem on Openigloo.

Does high tenant retention mean there will be no maintenance issues?

Not necessarily. Tenant retention can correlate with fewer repeat problems, but you should still check recent tenant Q&A topics and ask the building directly about the specific issues you’re worried about.

What should I confirm before applying for an apartment?

Confirm the total monthly cost (rent plus any required fees), move-in timing, deposit requirements, and the specific lease terms for the unit you want—not just the building’s general policies.

How should I use the building rating on this page?

Ratings here summarize 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings. Treat it as a starting point, then read tenant Q&A for the details that match your needs.

Which neighborhoods are trending?

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 M2 bus in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Manhattan area where renters can focus on buildings that balance stability with real commute patterns along the M2 corridor. On Openigloo, this scope shows an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings. If you’re comparing options, prioritize the themes that keep showing up in tenant Q&A and match them to your apartment-specific needs, since building-level signals won’t always apply the same way to every unit (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page lists buildings with high tenant retention near the M2 bus in Central Harlem. There are 104+ eligible buildings in the Openigloo dataset, filtered to reflect tenant stickiness alongside location near the M2 corridor. Use Openigloo to narrow faster: check building-level ratings from rated buildings, read what tenants mention in Q&A, and compare open-data signals with the current availability of apartments. Before you sign, confirm the details that affect your move-in cost, lease terms, and day-to-day commute.

Showing 91–104 of 104 buildings with high tenant retention near the M2 bus in Central Harlem.

2257 7 Avenue

3.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

181 West 135 Street

Central Harlem

410 Malcolm X Boulevard

Central Harlem

329 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

233 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

58 West 129 Street

4.9(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

21 West 129 Street

3.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

80 Edgecombe Avenue

Central Harlem

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 choosing a building with high tenant retention near the M2 bus in Central Harlem

Filter focus: combine high-retention signals with buildings near the M2 bus in Central Harlem to reduce guesswork.
What to verify in the building’s details: current rent/fees, move-in requirements, and any lease conditions that could change over time.
Check commute fit: confirm walking time and how reliably the M2 route works for your schedule, especially during service disruptions.
Match the unit to the building: tenant retention reflects the building experience broadly, but amenities, maintenance, and noise can vary by floor/unit.
Use ratings as a guide, not a substitute: look at the themes in tenant Q&A and whether recent residents report issues you care about.

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East Village

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Hamilton Heights

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Carnegie Hill

40 buildings

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