What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a filter that prioritizes buildings showing stronger tenant retention patterns. Use it to focus your search, but still verify current leasing and maintenance practices directly with the building.

What does “M12 bus” mean for this Chelsea building list?

The page targets Chelsea buildings in the M12 bus area. The goal is to help you find buildings near a practical transit line while you also filter by retention.

Does high retention mean the building is guaranteed to be right for my situation?

No. Retention is a useful signal, but unit-specific factors (layout, noise exposure, light, and how a specific request was handled) can still vary. Confirm details with the building before committing.

How can I use Openigloo reviews and signals when comparing these buildings?

Start with the building page: compare what’s shown for rated buildings, read tenant Q&A where available, and cross-check key leasing details (fees, deposit, utilities, and renewal practices).

Are these buildings in Chelsea only, or are they spread across other parts of Manhattan?

They’re scoped to the Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan, and then further narrowed by the high-retention + M12 bus filter pair.

What should I ask the landlord or super before signing a lease?

Ask about renewal norms and timing, maintenance response expectations, any restrictions that affect daily life (noise policies, package procedures, or access rules), and the full move-in cost and what’s included in the monthly rent.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M12 bus in Chelsea

Chelsea in Manhattan is a practical choice if you’re prioritizing day-to-day access around a major transit corridor. This page narrows to buildings in Chelsea that match the M12 bus proximity and a high-tenant-retention signal. Chelsea buildings are rated 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 75+ Chelsea buildings with high tenant retention in the M12 bus area (high-retention + m12-bus). If you want a building where tenants tend to stay, this filter pair helps narrow your search to locations with strong retention signals along that bus corridor. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter-first info: building ratings from rated buildings, tenant Q&A, and open-data signals available right on each building page. Use it to shortlist options, then confirm details with the management team before signing a lease.

Showing 55–72 of 75 buildings with high tenant retention near the M12 bus in Chelsea.

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M12 bus in Chelsea

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M12 bus in Chelsea

200 West 18 Street

336 West 17 Street

328 West 17 Street

152 8 Avenue

301 W 20 St

224 West 18 Street

237 West 20 Street

184 8 Avenue

232 8 Avenue

356 West 21 Street

275 West 22 Street

228 West 24 Street

227 West 15 Street

233 West 19 Street

222 West 17 Street

200 8 Avenue

351 West 17 Street

240 West 16 Street

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