What does “c-train + high-retention” mean on this Chelsea buildings page?

“C-train” limits results to buildings near the C subway line, and “high-retention” flags buildings where tenant turnover appears lower based on the signals Openigloo tracks. It’s a useful screen for stability, but you should still verify current conditions with the building.

How many Chelsea buildings match this filter right now?

There are 126+ buildings on Openigloo that match the c-train + high-retention criteria for Chelsea (as of 2026-07-07).

Is “high tenant retention” the same as “rent-stabilized” or protected housing?

Not necessarily. This filter is about tenant retention signals, not about specific rent regulation status. If you need rent-regulated protections, check the lease terms and ask the landlord or agent directly.

What should I ask the super/agent to validate building stability?

Ask about maintenance turnaround for recent issues, whether management has changed recently, how renewals are handled, and what residents typically experience when repairs or access problems come up.

Does being near the C train affect noise or transit reliability?

Being near the C line can mean more street and transit noise for some units. Confirm the apartment’s exposure (street vs. courtyard) and ask about typical noise levels and any construction or track work you should plan around.

How should I use Openigloo before scheduling a showing?

Start by reviewing the building page for the themes that come up most in tenant feedback, then shortlist units to tour. Bring specific questions tailored to the building’s policies (fees, deposits, utilities responsibility, and move-in conditions).

Which neighborhoods are trending right now (with the latest building counts 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 C train in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where you’ll find a dense mix of residential buildings, many within walking distance of the C train corridor. This page focuses on buildings tagged for high tenant retention and proximity to the C train. For Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in Chelsea. You’re looking at 126+ eligible buildings tagged with the c-train + high-retention multi-filter pair. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster by combining building signals with tenant-first context. Use rated-building info, review and Q&A themes, and open-data style indicators surfaced on each building page so you can ask better questions before signing a lease.

Showing 109–126 of 126 buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in Chelsea.

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356 West 21 Street

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in Chelsea

Buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in Chelsea

356 West 21 Street

147 West 25 Street

144 West 19 Street

275 West 22 Street

228 West 24 Street

227 West 15 Street

211 W 29 St

233 West 19 Street

146 West 17 Street

222 West 17 Street

200 8 Avenue

351 West 17 Street

302 8 Avenue

240 West 16 Street

206 9 Avenue

315 West 23 Street

180 7 Avenue

256 West 15 Street

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