What does “high-retention” mean on this Openigloo buildings page?

It’s a tenant-retention signal used to flag buildings where tenants tend to stay. Use it as a screening metric, then still confirm policies and day-to-day operations with the building directly.

How does the “M-train” filter work here?

It narrows the search to buildings in the East Village area that match your M-train proximity/route scope. Treat it as a commute-focused filter, not a guarantee of door-to-door travel time.

Are these 127+ buildings currently advertising apartments on Openigloo?

This page’s count reflects the buildings that match the high-retention + M-train scope. Use the building pages to see which units are currently available and what the current asking terms look like.

What should I verify before signing a lease?

Confirm the full monthly and move-in costs (broker fee, deposit, any non-refundable fees), utility responsibilities, lease start and renewal dates, and any building rules that affect your move (entry, packages, and noise policies).

Does high tenant retention mean there are no problems?

No. Tenant retention can correlate with fewer issues, but unit-level conditions and management practices can vary. Use Openigloo Q&A and still ask targeted questions about repairs, response times, and current building operations.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M train in East Village

In the East Village (Manhattan), you’ll find a broad mix of residential buildings that renters compare by building-level signals and commute needs—like proximity to the M train. On this page’s East Village dataset, 3.4/5 is the average building rating across 466 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings with high tenant retention near the M train in the East Village. This Openigloo page covers 127+ buildings that match the high-retention + M-train multi-filter pair. Use this page to compare building patterns quickly: tenant retention signals plus Openigloo-rated buildings with descriptions, photos, and renter Q&A. When you narrow to a few options, verify details directly with the management team before signing a lease, especially for fees, move-in timing, and any paperwork requirements.

Showing 127–127 of 127 buildings with high tenant retention near the M train in East Village.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

306 East 5 Street

3.7(2)

East Village

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the M train in East Village

Use the filters to start with buildings that already show high tenant retention and a match to the M-train area, then shortlist based on commute and building-level details.
Confirm the full move-in cost (broker fee, deposit, and any non-refundable fees) and ask what’s included in the monthly cost beyond the rent amount.
Check lease terms that may matter for your plan (renewal timing, how utilities are billed, and any policy changes between tenants).
Review what Openigloo shows for rated buildings, then read recent Q&A threads for practical issues like responsiveness, repairs, and package handling.
If you’re comparing multiple buildings, ask each one the same questions so you can separate building policies from unit-specific differences.

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