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

It’s a tenant-stability signal used to rank buildings where renters tend to stay longer. It’s a helpful filter, but you should still verify your specific lease terms, renewal expectations, and day-to-day conditions with the building.

How does the “m15-bus” filter work here?

It limits results to buildings near the M15 bus corridor within East Harlem. Use it to focus your search on a transit route that fits your commute, then confirm the exact walking distance from the stop you’ll use.

Are these “high-retention” buildings guaranteed to have no turnover or problems?

No. Retention is a statistical pattern, not a promise. Conditions can vary by unit and by time, so use Openigloo signals to shortlist and then ask targeted questions (maintenance, noise, pests, and renewal timing).

How reliable are the building ratings shown on this page?

Openigloo ratings are based on rated buildings in the dataset for this area. Treat them as guidance for where to look closer, not as a substitute for unit-level questions and a direct conversation with management.

What should I confirm before signing a lease, even if tenant retention looks strong?

Confirm renewal terms in writing (and how increases are handled), total move-in costs, utility responsibilities, and building rules that affect your unit (laundry access, storage, package handling, and any key fob or visitor procedures).

Does being near the M15 bus affect things like noise or accessibility?

It can. Buildings near busy bus corridors may have more street noise at certain hours. Ask about unit orientation, window soundproofing, and whether there are any accessibility constraints that affect your move-in plan.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M15 bus in East Harlem

East Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters look for practical commute access and day-to-day building reliability. This page focuses on buildings with high tenant retention near the M15 bus. For East Harlem, the average building rating is 3.2/5 across 92 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the M15 bus in East Harlem, with 86+ buildings currently matching. Use the m15-bus filter to focus on the corridor and the high-retention signal to prioritize places where tenants tend to stay. Openigloo helps you compare faster by surfacing renter-first signals: building ratings and patterns from rated buildings, plus community context from reviews and tenant Q&A. Where you see open-data flags, you can confirm the details directly with the building before you apply or sign.

Showing 73–86 of 86 buildings with high tenant retention near the M15 bus in East Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1978 2 Avenue

4.9(1)

East Harlem

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

166 East 118 Street

East Harlem

2086 2 Avenue

East Harlem

409 East 120 Street

East Harlem

2243 1 Avenue

1.0(1)

East Harlem

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

418 East 120 Street

2.5(1)

East Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

237 East 110 Street

2.3(1)

East Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Franklin Plaza Apartments INC

2.3(1)

East Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1633 Lexington Avenue

3.6(1)

East Harlem

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

439 East 116 Street

East Harlem

1777 Lexington Avenue

3.1(1)

East Harlem

1 eviction

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

347 East 105 Street

East Harlem

306 East 119 Street

East Harlem

333 East 109 Street

3.9(1)

East Harlem

No evictions

16 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the M15 bus in East Harlem

Narrow your search to the M15 bus area, then compare building-level retention signals to shortlist places where tenants commonly renew.
Before you apply, ask about full move-in costs (security deposit, any broker fee expectations, and utility/amenity charges) since the monthly asking price can’t tell the whole story.
Check how retention shows up for you: ask about lease renewal practices, typical move-out timing, and whether the building has had recent management changes.
Use rated-building information as a starting point, then verify what matters for your unit (noise, elevator hours, laundry availability, storage, and maintenance response).
If you plan to commute via M15, confirm walking time from the exact stop you’ll use and whether any construction or bus routing changes affect your route.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

367 buildings

Yorkville

236 buildings

Lenox Hill

172 buildings

Lower East Side

131 buildings

Kips Bay

77 buildings

Turtle Bay

60 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the M15 bus in East Harlem

439 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the M15 bus in East Harlem

97 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M15 bus in East Harlem

40 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the M15 bus in East Harlem

40 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the M15 bus in East Harlem

39 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the M15 bus in East Harlem

38 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the M15 bus in East Harlem

36 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M15 bus in East Harlem

35 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the M15 bus in East Harlem

33 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the M15 bus in East Harlem

26 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the M15 bus in East Harlem

20 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the M15 bus in East Harlem

14 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in East Harlem

1,467 buildings

Buildings without rodents in East Harlem

1,162 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in East Harlem

991 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in East Harlem

975 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in East Harlem

494 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in East Harlem

109 buildings

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Queens

13 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M15 bus in East Harlem