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

“Good-cause” is a tenant-protection category used on Openigloo to surface buildings associated with limits on certain rent increases and non-renewals. You should still verify how it applies to the specific unit and current lease situation with the building directly.

How many good-cause buildings near the M20 bus are in Chelsea right now?

As of 2026-07-07, there are 430+ buildings in Chelsea matching the good-cause + M20-bus criteria on Openigloo.

What does “near the M20 bus” mean here?

It’s a location filter that helps group buildings around the M20 bus route so you can focus on commutes that align with that corridor. Always confirm the exact walking distance to the stop(s) you’ll use.

How reliable are building ratings shown on Openigloo?

Ratings are based on rated buildings. For Chelsea on this page, the average is 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings; use it as one input, then read the tenant Q&A and validate key details with management.

Do I need to confirm fees and move-in costs even if the building looks like a fit?

Yes. The asking rent is only part of the total monthly and move-in cost. Confirm the broker fee, deposits, and any building-specific move-in or amenity charges before signing or paying.

Are the rules behind good-cause the same for every unit in the building?

No. Even when a building fits the category, how protections apply can vary by lease terms and the unit’s regulatory/lease status. Ask the building to confirm the unit-specific application in writing.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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.

Good cause buildings near the M20 bus in Chelsea

Chelsea is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where many renters plan around specific transit lines and walkable stops. On Openigloo, you can filter buildings by both tenant-protection categories and location cues like the M20 bus to narrow what to tour first. For Chelsea, the average building rating is 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good-cause buildings near the M20 bus in Chelsea—430+ eligible buildings to explore on Openigloo. This page narrows results to two things at once: the Chelsea neighborhood and the good-cause tenant protection category tied to regulatory status. Use Openigloo to compare building-level signals faster, including what rated buildings look like and what past tenants have said. You can also open building details, then verify requirements directly with the management team before you commit—lease terms and fees can vary from building to building.

Showing 163–180 of 430 good cause buildings near the M20 bus in Chelsea.

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251 West 19 Street

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Good cause buildings near the M20 bus in Chelsea

Good cause buildings near the M20 bus in Chelsea

251 West 19 Street

104 8 Avenue

314 West 19 Street

235 West 18 Street

346 West 22 Street

353 West 14 Street

310 West 22 Street

331 West 16 Street

777 Avenue Of The Americas

208 West 23 Street

200 West 26 Street

370 West 30 Street

313 West 19 Street

120 West 21 Street

303 West 21 Street

163 W 17 St

236 West 16 Street

100 West 26 Street

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