What does “high retention” mean for Chelsea buildings?

In this filter, “high retention” is used to surface buildings where tenants tend to stay longer. It’s a behavioral signal, not a guarantee of any single unit’s experience.

How many Chelsea buildings match this high-retention filter right now?

Openigloo currently shows 129+ buildings in Chelsea with high tenant retention.

Does high tenant retention mean the building is rent-stabilized or rent-regulated?

Not necessarily. Tenant retention can happen in many kinds of buildings. If rent regulation matters to you, verify the unit’s rent type and renewal/renewal terms directly with the building or your broker.

What should I ask the building before signing a lease?

Ask about maintenance response times, the process for submitting requests, any upcoming capital work, and what fees apply at move-in and month-to-month (including utilities if the building expects them).

Can tenant Q&A and reviews tell me everything I need to know?

They’re useful signals, but experiences vary by unit and time. Use them to spot patterns, then confirm policies and current conditions directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

What if I care about accessibility or specific subway access?

Use Openigloo building pages to compare what’s available, then verify walking time, station access details, and any building accessibility features with the building—especially if you have mobility or timing constraints.

Buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea

Chelsea in Manhattan is a dense, renter-heavy neighborhood where building quality can vary block to block. This page filters Chelsea buildings by high tenant retention, so you can start with properties where tenants tend to stay. For Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea. This filter highlights properties where tenants tend to stay, with 129+ eligible buildings currently showing on Openigloo. Openigloo helps you narrow faster using building pages, tenant Q&A, and review signals alongside open-data indicators. You can compare your day-to-day concerns (noise, maintenance, responsiveness, move-in experience) and then confirm the details directly with the building before you sign a lease.

Showing 127–129 of 129 buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

315 West 23 Street

3.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

180 7 Avenue

Chelsea

256 West 15 Street

Chelsea

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

Use the high-retention filter as a starting point, then check the unit specifics on each building page (lease terms, availability, and building policies).
Confirm how maintenance requests are handled and how quickly issues are documented or resolved; use tenant Q&A to see recurring patterns.
If you’re budget-sensitive, verify the full monthly cost (rent plus required fees, deposits, and any expected utilities) rather than relying on asking rent alone.
Ask about move-in logistics early: documentation requirements, appointment windows, elevator access, and any building onboarding steps.
Double-check any stated restrictions that could affect you (pet policies, smoking rules, guest policies, or package handling) before applying.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

390 buildings

Upper West Side

265 buildings

Yorkville

236 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

199 buildings

Lenox Hill

182 buildings

All Upper West Side

169 buildings

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Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Chelsea

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the 1 train in Chelsea

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M7 bus in Chelsea

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in Chelsea

126 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the E train in Chelsea

126 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M20 bus in Chelsea

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the F train in Chelsea

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M train in Chelsea

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

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Buildings without bedbugs in Chelsea

821 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Chelsea

754 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Chelsea

644 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Chelsea

634 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Chelsea

295 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Chelsea

127 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters in Chelsea

72 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat in Chelsea

70 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management in Chelsea

69 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control in Chelsea

66 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure in Chelsea

59 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness in Chelsea

59 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

3,591 buildings

Queens

2,199 buildings

Staten Island

1,312 buildings

Bronx

1,040 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea