What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal based on how long tenants tend to stay. It can point to stability, but it doesn’t replace verifying the current unit’s details and building policies.

How do I use the SIM1C bus filter correctly?

Use it to find buildings near the SIM1C corridor in Chelsea, then confirm the exact building location and your typical walking time to the stop. Transit patterns vary by time of day.

Is high tenant retention a guarantee of lower fees or fewer issues?

No. It describes tenant stay patterns, not pricing. You still need to review the current rent and all upfront costs (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any building/admin fees) and ask about any unit-specific charges.

Where does Openigloo’s information come from?

Openigloo combines building signals with renter-provided info such as reviews and tenant Q&A, plus open-data style signals where available. Use it to shortlist, then confirm everything with the building for your exact unit.

How many Chelsea buildings match these filters?

Openigloo shows 118+ buildings in Chelsea matched to the high-retention + sim1c-bus pair as of 2026-07-07.

What should I ask the building before applying?

Ask about lease start/end flexibility, renewal expectations, maintenance response process, utility responsibility, and any restrictions that could affect your unit (pets, laundry, packages, and access rules).

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 the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

Chelsea has a dense mix of residential buildings and regular foot traffic around transit corridors, which can make commute-focused searches practical. This page targets Chelsea buildings near the SIM1C bus using Openigloo’s multi-filter signals. In Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 111 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings with high tenant retention in Chelsea near the SIM1C bus. This Openigloo page covers 118+ buildings matched to the high-retention + sim1c-bus multi-filter pair. Use Openigloo to narrow your search with building-level signals, then confirm details with the full listing and any tenant Q&A. Open-data and reviews can help you spot patterns, but you should still ask the building directly about availability, fees, and how policies apply to your unit.

Showing 109–118 of 118 buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

146 West 17 Street

3.9(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

222 West 17 Street

4.5(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

200 8 Avenue

5.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

15 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

351 West 17 Street

1.0(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

302 8 Avenue

4.3(2)

Chelsea

No evictions

10 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

240 West 16 Street

Chelsea

206 9 Avenue

Chelsea

313 West 23 Street

3.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

180 7 Avenue

Chelsea

256 West 15 Street

Chelsea

What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

Use the SIM1C bus filter to focus your commute radius, then cross-check the exact building entrance address and travel time at the hours you need.
Treat “high tenant retention” as a starting signal, not a guarantee. Compare unit specifics like layout, floor, natural light, and current condition.
Before signing, confirm current move-in costs (deposit, broker fee if any, and any nonrefundable admin fees) and ask what’s included in the rent.
If the building has rules on pets, utilities, or laundry access, get them in writing for your specific unit and lease term.
Check recent review notes and ask clarifying questions about maintenance response times, package/visitor process, and any building-wide restrictions.

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

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Buildings with low rent increases near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

114 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

65 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

63 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

61 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

59 buildings

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53 buildings

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52 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

52 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

44 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

30 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the SIM1C bus in Chelsea

30 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in Chelsea

821 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Chelsea

754 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Chelsea

644 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Chelsea

634 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Chelsea

295 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Chelsea

127 buildings

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