What does “good cause” mean on this buildings page?

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection category that focuses on limits that can apply to certain rent increases and non-renewals. Still, the exact implications can vary by unit/lease, so confirm with the building or manager before you apply.

How is the “near the M12 bus” area defined?

The page is scoped to Chelsea buildings in the M12-bus travel area so you can filter by commute relevance. For any building you consider, verify the exact stop(s) you’d use and your walk time at the hours you care about most.

Are these buildings required to have available apartments right now?

This page is about the good-cause + M12-bus scope. Whether a unit is currently advertised depends on the individual building and any additional availability filters you apply.

What should I ask before applying to a good-cause building?

Ask about lease terms tied to renewals, any expected rent changes for your unit, move-in timeline, and all standard fees. Also confirm any documentation requirements the building expects before signing.

Is the Openigloo rating and review info based on Chelsea residents?

Where ratings exist, they reflect rated buildings in the Chelsea scope. Use them as a signal, but also rely on building-specific questions because policies and experiences can vary by unit and management.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

How can I use this page if I’m trying to avoid surprises at move-in?

Shortlist a few buildings, then confirm the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any utility expectations). Also ask about any rules that affect day-to-day living, since building policies can change.

Good cause buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea

Chelsea has 293+ buildings that match your current scope, including good-cause protections and an M12-bus commute filter. This lets you compare building options around a transit corridor without losing time on the wrong geographies. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find 293+ good-cause buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea. This page combines two filters: “good cause” (tenant-protection rules that can limit certain rent increases and non-renewals) plus an M12-bus commute area so you can focus your search where you actually travel. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with practical signals: tenant Q&A, building-level notes, and review data where available. You can use the page to shortlist buildings that match your situation, then verify the details that matter for move-in, like lease terms, fees, and any documentation rules.

Showing 253–270 of 293 good cause buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea.

Good cause buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea

Good cause buildings near the M12 bus in Chelsea

152 8 Avenue

357 West 19 Street

213 West 16 Street

301 W 20 St

216 West 16 Street

258 West 17 Street

237 West 20 Street

184 8 Avenue

232 8 Avenue

215 West 14 Street

235 West 19 Street

236 West 15 Street

235 West 15 Street

223 West 16 Street

232 West 24 Street

263 West 15 Street

356 West 21 Street

275 West 22 Street

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