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

It’s a tenant-protection category that helps you find buildings flagged for limits on certain rent increases and non-renewals. It’s still essential to confirm the specific lease language and renewal details for the unit you’re considering.

How does the “near the R train” part work?

This page scopes buildings to Chelsea and filters for proximity to the R line. Transit convenience can vary block by block, so confirm your exact route and walking time from the building entrance.

Are all apartments in these buildings covered by good-cause protections?

The filter helps identify buildings with the good-cause category, but your unit’s status and lease terms still matter. Ask management to confirm renewal rules and how they apply to the specific apartment you want.

What kind of info can I trust from Openigloo for these buildings?

Openigloo combines tenant-reported experiences (reviews and tenant Q&A) with building-level signals and open-data context. Use it to guide questions, then verify important details directly with the building.

How many eligible buildings are in this Chelsea + R train + good-cause scope?

There are 95+ buildings matching this scope as of 2026-07-07. Use that list to narrow by unit availability and your commute needs.

Should I worry about service issues or commute reliability on this commute-focused search?

Yes. Even with a close R line location, delays and reroutes happen. When you tour, test your route timing and ask whether the building has any relevant guidance for residents during service changes.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings do they have?

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.

Good cause buildings near the R train in Chelsea

Chelsea in Manhattan is a practical base if you want to stay close to major transit. This page focuses your search on good cause buildings near the R train, with 95+ matching buildings in the current scope. Chelsea’s building quality signal on Openigloo shows an average rating of 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Good cause buildings near the R train in Chelsea, with 95+ buildings currently matching this scope. The “good cause” filter flags tenant protections tied to limits on certain rent increases and non-renewals, so you can focus your search before you tour. On Openigloo, you can cross-check what renters report with building-level signals and open-data context, then read tenant Q&A around move-in realities. Use the eligible buildings count as your starting point, and confirm details directly with the management office for the specific unit you want.

Showing 37–54 of 95 good cause buildings near the R train in Chelsea.

Good cause buildings near the R train in Chelsea

Good cause buildings near the R train in Chelsea

100 West 26 Street

160 West 24 Street

307 West 29 Street

155 West 21 Street

245 West 25 Street

320 West 30 Street

264 West 25 Street

249 W 26 St

220 West 24 Street

135 West 24 Street

220 West 26 Street

225 West 23 Street

216 7 Avenue

231 West 25 Street

160 West 22 Street

108 West 15 Street

177 W 26 St

266 West 25 Street

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