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

It’s a combined filter: “high-retention” focuses on buildings where tenants tend to stay, and “W-train” restricts results to buildings near the W subway line. This helps narrow your search to a specific commute area and building stability signal.

How many eligible buildings are in Chelsea with these filters?

Openigloo shows 34+ buildings for this Chelsea + high-retention + W-train scope (as of 2026-07-07).

Does “high tenant retention” guarantee every unit will feel the same?

No. Retention is a building-level trend, not a promise for a specific apartment. Unit finishes, lease terms, and what’s included can vary, so confirm details for the exact available apartment for rent.

What should I verify before applying, even if the building has high retention?

Confirm the current lease structure (renewal options, when rent can change), whether any perks are included, parking/laundry rules, and maintenance response expectations. Also verify the W-train walk/commute from the exact building entrance.

Where does Openigloo’s building guidance come from?

Openigloo aggregates signals shown on each building page, including tenant-focused information and rated-building performance metrics. For anything critical (repairs, fees, rules), you should still contact the building for confirmation.

Are there any lease or cost items people often miss when searching near a subway line?

Yes. Beyond asking rent, check deposits and move-in fees, and confirm what utilities or services are included. If noise or building access matters to you, ask about building policies and practical details for your unit.

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 W train in Chelsea

Chelsea in Manhattan is a dense, transit-heavy neighborhood where renters often weigh commute convenience alongside day-to-day building fit. This page focuses on buildings near the W train and uses a tenant-retention signal to help you filter faster. Within Chelsea, rated buildings average 3.7/5 (across 111 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Chelsea, Manhattan, with 34+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. The filters combine a tenant-retention signal with W-train proximity, so you can focus on buildings where residents tend to stay. Use Openigloo to compare buildings based on rated building performance (from community signals) and open-data indicators. You can also open building-specific pages to see tenant-focused details and ask questions before you apply for apartments for rent.

Showing 1–18 of 34 buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Chelsea.

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208 West 23 Street

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Chelsea

Buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Chelsea

Buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Chelsea

208 West 23 Street

101 West 15 Street

200 West 26 Street

120 West 21 Street

100 West 26 Street

155 West 21 Street

320 West 30 Street

264 West 25 Street

105 West 29 Street

220 West 26 Street

225 West 23 Street

216 7 Avenue

160 West 22 Street

130 West 15 Street

144 West 23 Street

150 West 21 Street

170 West 23 Street

154 West 27 Street

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