Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM11 bus in Chinatown

On Openigloo, high-retention is a filter built to surface buildings where tenants tend to stay longer. Use it as a starting signal, then confirm the lease mechanics (renewal timing, rent-change approach, and any known building policy changes) with the landlord or management.

The SIM11-bus component narrows results to buildings near the SIM11 route so you’re less likely to waste time on options that feel disconnected from your commute. Always verify walking time to the specific stop that matches your schedule.

Treat Q&A as a way to learn what the building is like day to day. Cross-check recurring themes (maintenance responsiveness, noise, management clarity) and compare them across a short shortlist rather than relying on a single comment.

No rating is a guarantee for a specific unit. This page shows an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 19 rated buildings; use it alongside address-specific tenant Q&A and your own questions about the exact apartment.

Ask about lease start dates, renewal process and notice requirements, any building-wide rules that apply to your unit, and whether there are current or upcoming changes that could impact move-in or ongoing costs.

Even with a great location signal, request the full cost picture: security deposit amount, any required fees, and what utilities are included vs. billed separately. Also ask whether there are recurring building charges that affect monthly totals.

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.