What does “high-retention” mean for Chelsea buildings?

It’s a filter based on tenant retention patterns reflected in Openigloo building signals. It points you toward buildings where tenants tend to stay, but it does not guarantee renewal for every lease.

What does “near-transit” include in this Chelsea search?

It’s a location-based filter that prioritizes buildings near transit. You should still verify the actual walk time and the specific lines you’ll rely on most.

How should I use the Openigloo rating for these buildings?

Use the Chelsea rating (3.7/5 from 111 rated buildings) as a high-level starting point. Then review the building notes and tenant Q&A signals to understand what matters for your unit, lease term, and daily routine.

Does “high tenant retention” mean rents won’t change?

Not necessarily. Retention focuses on staying patterns, not rent levels or rent-increase outcomes for your specific lease. Ask the building or management about renewal process and what residents typically experience.

What should I confirm before applying if a building is near transit?

Confirm your commute needs (route and time), plus practical unit factors like noise exposure from nearby streets or lines, and whether the building has any rules affecting daily access (e.g., entrances, package areas).

How can tenant Q&A help with a multi-filter search like this?

Tenant Q&A can surface real-world details about management responsiveness, maintenance, and lease experiences that won’t be captured by transit proximity alone. Use it to ask targeted follow-ups before you move forward.

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.

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Chelsea

Chelsea is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize practical commute access, and this page focuses on buildings with high tenant retention near transit. With 129+ buildings matching the filters right now, you can compare options without starting from scratch. For Chelsea specifically, the average building rating is 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Chelsea, Manhattan with high tenant retention near transit, with 129+ buildings matching right now. Use it to focus your search on properties where tenants tend to stay, and where transit access can shorten commutes. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster using building signals and community feedback, including reviewed buildings data and tenant-focused Q&A where available. Before you apply, confirm the details that affect your monthly cost and day-to-day routine, not just what the filter suggests.

Showing 55–72 of 129 buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Chelsea.

164 8 Avenue

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Chelsea

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Chelsea

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Chelsea

164 8 Avenue

341 West 19 Street

170 8 Avenue

200 West 20 Street

352 West 15 Street

212 West 22 Street

101 West 27 Street

203 West 14 Street

360 W 22 St

237 West 15 Street

735 Avenue Of The Americas

243 West 15 Street

793 Avenue Of The Americas

345 West 16 Street

305 West 16 Street

247 W 26 St

304 West 30 Street

242 West 16 Street

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