What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo for Chelsea buildings?

It’s a filter designed to surface buildings where tenants tend to stay longer than average. Use it as a starting signal, then confirm specifics in each building’s renter Q&A and details page.

How is the “SIM33 bus” filter applied in Chelsea?

The filter narrows to buildings positioned near the SIM33 bus route within the Chelsea scope. Still, confirm the walking route, exact stop distance, and service patterns for your specific work or school commute.

Do “high retention” buildings guarantee better conditions or easier renewals?

No. Retention can correlate with stability, but it doesn’t guarantee unit quality, amenities, or how your renewal will be handled. Read the most recent renter Q&A and ask the building about current policies.

What should I verify before signing a lease in Chelsea, even if the building matches both filters?

Confirm total move-in and monthly costs (deposit/fees/utilities), building rules that affect you (laundry, packages, any access requirements), and the renewal/term options listed for the specific unit.

Where does Openigloo information come from?

Openigloo combines renter-facing review content and building-level signals, including open-data indicators where available, to help you compare buildings before you apply.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 SIM33 bus in Chelsea

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize day-to-day access and commute convenience. On Openigloo, this page uses a SIM33 bus proximity filter plus a high-retention signal to help you narrow down buildings in the Chelsea scope. In Chelsea, 3.7/5 is the average building rating across 111 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM33 bus in Chelsea, Manhattan. You have 27+ buildings that match the high-retention + SIM33-bus pair, so you can focus on locations where tenants tend to stay. Openigloo helps you compare building-level signals with what renters actually report, plus Openigloo review content and open-data indicators that can surface red flags early. Use the building pages to see how long people say they’ve lived there, what issues come up most, and what the building notes in renter Q&A before you schedule a viewing.

Showing 19–27 of 27 buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM33 bus in Chelsea.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

254 West 15 Street

Chelsea

327 West 14 Street

Chelsea

235 West 14 Street

4.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

140 West 15 Street

Chelsea

139 West 14 Street

Chelsea

227 West 15 Street

Chelsea

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

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

256 West 15 Street

Chelsea

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the SIM33 bus in Chelsea

Use the SIM33 bus filter to narrow your search to Chelsea blocks with easier commute access; then verify the exact walking time and nearby stops on a map.
Check the “high retention” context on each building page and read renter Q&A for recurring themes (maintenance responsiveness, noise, package handling, and management behavior).
Confirm move-in costs beyond rent (deposit, any required fees, and utility responsibility) since the total monthly cost can change your budget.
If a building offers multiple lease types, compare renewal terms and how changes are handled; retention can’t predict your specific unit experience.
Before signing, confirm the practical details that vary by building: laundry setup, elevator access, bike storage, and any rules that affect your daily routine.

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