What does “good cause” mean on Openigloo building pages?

On this page, “good cause” is a renter-protection category focused on limits around certain rent increases and non-renewals. Exact coverage can depend on the specific building and unit, so you should confirm the details with management before committing.

How should I use the “near the J train” part of this filter?

Treat it as commute guidance, not a guarantee of equal travel times. For each building, verify the route from the building address to your typical J train stop and compare walking routes at different times of day.

What should I confirm before signing a lease for a good-cause building?

Ask how the lease describes renewal terms and any rules that affect future rent changes, plus what documentation is required. Also confirm the unit’s current conditions and any move-in obligations mentioned by the building.

Does this page reflect what apartments cost right now?

This page is about matching building-level filters (good cause and proximity to the J train). You still need to check the specific available unit’s asking terms and any move-in charges shown for that apartment.

What does Openigloo show besides the filters?

You can review rated buildings data for the building scope, plus building details and tenant-focused information to help you ask more targeted questions. The best next step is to confirm the lease terms directly with the building.

Are there any other neighborhoods trending in this scope?

Yes. Based on the latest snapshot in this scope, trending neighborhoods include: Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings, Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings, Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings, Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings, and Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Good cause buildings near the J train in East Village

East Village is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where commute planning matters. This Openigloo scope covers 282+ buildings matching your filters for good-cause protections near the J train. For a quick quality snapshot, East Village has an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Good cause buildings near the J train in East Village: search 282+ buildings that match this renter-protection filter in one area. “Good cause” focuses on limits around certain rent increases and non-renewals, so it’s worth verifying how the building is applying the protections for a specific unit. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with what tenants actually deal with: rated buildings with a 3.4/5 average rating, building details, and tenant-focused signals you can use to ask better questions before you sign. Use the building page to review any posted notes, check what’s currently available, and confirm the terms with management.

Showing 19–36 of 282 good cause buildings near the J train in East Village.

Good cause buildings near the J train in East Village

Good cause buildings near the J train in East Village

18 Avenue D

12 Avenue D

58 2 Avenue

299 East 3 Street

250 East 4 Street

13 East 3 Street

44 East 1 Street

89 East 3 Street

16 2 Avenue

7 2 Avenue

77 Avenue C

37 Avenue B

310 East 3 Street

177 East 3 Street

25 East 3 Street

227 East 2 Street

9 Avenue B

117 East 2 Street

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